[There's another distorted sound, most likely a "tch" sound]
No, the prayers matter. They wouldn't be part of every religion if they didn't.
But you should only offer them if it's to a god you're truly willing to put your faith in. Not because the church dictates you should, or because you want something out of them. But because you see the god as someone you can accept into your heart, no matter the consequences.
[At least, that was his personal view of it. Maybe it didn't line up exactly with what some Christian churches like to preach but, well - some Christian churches would take real issue that God gave power to a gay asian kid so those guys can suck it. ]
And if you never find a god worth your faith and prayer? That's fine. The path of the faithful isn't for everyone. Lots of people in this world lead fulfilling lives without uttering a single prayer.
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No, the prayers matter. They wouldn't be part of every religion if they didn't.
But you should only offer them if it's to a god you're truly willing to put your faith in. Not because the church dictates you should, or because you want something out of them. But because you see the god as someone you can accept into your heart, no matter the consequences.
[At least, that was his personal view of it. Maybe it didn't line up exactly with what some Christian churches like to preach but, well - some Christian churches would take real issue that God gave power to a gay asian kid so those guys can suck it. ]
And if you never find a god worth your faith and prayer? That's fine. The path of the faithful isn't for everyone. Lots of people in this world lead fulfilling lives without uttering a single prayer.