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[quote=Anonymous]OP here, I am at best an agnostic.  I read an article that there was a study that prayer actually does help people, even if they don't know they are being prayed for.  I googled it and can't find it now.  But I figure it can't hurt.  And it doesn't really matter what I believe.  The family in question is Catholic FWIW.

Personally I don't think God is an old man in a robe sitting up on a cloud listening to prayers and deciding who wins and who loses.  Personally I find that vision kind of childish.  I tend more to a new agey kind of thing; more like positive energy.  That enough people exerting their will towards a goal may, MAY, have an impact. For example, my mom is remotely doing "Reiki" for the boy.  Not exactly a prayer but I'll take it.

In the last couple of years I've worked on this kind of thing in my own life - focusing on my goal or vision and exerting my energy or wishes (or prayer) towards it and it's been eerily successful.

And lest I have offended any of you good people who have been kind enough to pray - I thank you for your prayers and remeber, it's not for me but for a family in need :)  
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