The wish to talk to God is absurd. We cannot talk to one we cannot comprehend - and we cannot comprehend God; we can only believe in Him. The uses of prayer are thus only subjective.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Prayer is subjective since humans cannot comprehend or talk to God.
- In plain terms
- We cannot talk to God; prayer is only for us.
- What can you take from it?
- Prayer is for personal benefit, not conversation.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Is prayer useful without conversation?
- Can we comprehend God?
Another view
Some believe God can be comprehended.
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