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Atheists & Agnostics

RussBLib

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5. yeah, it can't hurt the chances for rain

Reply to Hugh_Lebowski (Reply #3)

Fri Jun 4, 2021, 04:53 PM

Jun 2021

and it can't help the chances for rain either

It sends a subtle pro-religious message which does no one, except those who profit from believers, any good

And all it takes is one coincidence (rain comes after some big group prayer) to reinforce the bullshit

I know, I know

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pray for rain!!! [View all] RussBLib Jun 2021 OP

Prayer is a pipeline to God Shermann Jun 2021 #1

Stop having so many kids Duppers Jun 2021 #2

So Much This! (nt) Hugh_Lebowski Jun 2021 #4

The best thing I can say about this is 'it can't hurt' Hugh_Lebowski Jun 2021 #3

yeah, it can't hurt the chances for rain RussBLib Jun 2021 #5

Kinda wonder if this is timed to coincide with predictions for upcoming rain Hugh_Lebowski Jun 2021 #6

"or whatever higher power you believe in" keithbvadu2 Jun 2021 #7