http://www.religiousstudiesproject.com/podcast/the-psychology-of-prayer-an-interview-with-kevin-ladd/
The Psychology of Prayer: An interview with Kevin Ladd
Prayer. Communicating with a Transcendent deity is a nearly universal
and integral part of many ‘religions’ around the world. For many western
traditions, prayer can be done anywhere, at anytime and by anyone.
There are even discussions
about whether or not an atheist can, or even should pray. Theologians
have typically divided prayer up into three ‘types’. There is “inward
prayer” that centers on self-reflection, “outward prayer” that is
directed towards others, and “upward prayer” that seeks to give thanks
to, and typically connect one with, a deity. Prayer is said before
meals, some pray five times a day; others simply pray that this
Transcendent deity will guide them throughout life. Many considered
prayer as something extremely personal and private. As such, prayer
might seem like an unlikely phenomenon for scientific inquiry. Moreover,
can science say anything meaningful about prayer? Absolutely, according
to prominent psychologist of religion Dr. Kevin Ladd.
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