The Logical Flaw of Prayers

[IIIIITHE1IIIII]

Jay520 said:

IIIIITHE1IIIII said:

No, it shows that you are unhappy with your situation and would like a change. But the problem is that you don't know what situation you deserve, yet, a request would suggest that you do so. It's like asking God to send an evil person to Hell, even though only God knows if he/she truly deserves it.

We're going cricles now. I'll just leave you with this last post unless you want more:

Asking for something through prayer is a direct & personal approach to contact God. Do you agree? If you disagree, let me know and I'll explain why latter. If you agree, then keep reading. God appreciates this effort and this could be the effort that influences what a person deserves. Therefore, a prayer can cause change. But not because you are forcing God to do something. And not because you're informing him of new information. God simply likes act of prayer (for reasons already mentioned).

Which is addressed in the OP. If that is true, then praying becomes a tool; the tool to play God. The ability to change other humans' destiny through your belief, and not only actions.

Your opinion on African poverty does not change their situation. Only God's opinion (and therefore actions) does. God will not give you godlike powers.