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Marion Zimmer Bradley on the true nature of answered prayer

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This article explores the concept of answered prayer, suggesting that prayers are fulfilled not by divine intervention alone, but by an individual's true desire and commitment to their goals. The author, Marion Zimmer Bradley, posits that people often believe they want something intensely, but in reality, they desire it alongside other things, leading to a conflict of priorities. Using a parable of a student offered a last-minute plane ticket to Europe, the piece illustrates how the desire for a college degree ultimately outweighs the immediate wish for travel, highlighting that true wanting requires an unwavering focus and willingness to forgo other aspirations. AI

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  1. LessWrong (AI tag) TIER_1 English(EN) · Nathan Young ·

    Why Prayer Is Not Answered by Marion Zimmer Bradley

    <p><i><span>By Marion Zimmer Bradley</span></i></p><p><span>The title of this article is guaranteed to get under the skins of all those who firmly believe in -- and have proven to their own satisfaction -- the power of prayer. Of course prayer is answered, they'll say.</span></p>…

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