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Atheists & Agnostics

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10. I buy into science.

Sat Feb 7, 2026, 07:15 AM

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There was once a study that showed prayers had an effect on healing. A later study showed “sample errors” in that study.

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I always give away my hearts in this forum. [View all] iwillalwayswonderwhy Yesterday OP

Hi Kate, all the best to you for your recovery.. Permanut Yesterday #1

lolol blm Yesterday #9

I am really glad you have pets around. They are so healing. Maraya1969 Yesterday #2

I got here first Skittles Yesterday #5

Howdy. byronius Yesterday #3

you snooze you win! Skittles Yesterday #6

That's cool! BigmanPigman Yesterday #4

I am a recovered Catholic and an atheist as are my 3 siblings 10 Turtle Day 17 hrs ago #19

I've seen many NDE videos that are not affiliated with any BigmanPigman 15 hrs ago #20

Nice to meet you, Kate! calimary Yesterday #7

"Pet slave!" Ain't that the truth?!!! pandr32 20 hrs ago #17

Is Coco the boss of the house? blm Yesterday #8

Yes, indeed iwillalwayswonderwhy 21 hrs ago #14

😆 blm 13 hrs ago #21

I buy into science. multigraincracker Yesterday #10

I'm so sorry for all you are going through. HeartsCanHope 22 hrs ago #11

Hi Kate, I am an agnostic. lark 22 hrs ago #12

I do the same thing with my hearts. Delmette2.0 22 hrs ago #13

Hi Nigrum Cattus 21 hrs ago #15

Hi Kate! pandr32 20 hrs ago #16

Hi Kate. Hope you have a good recovery from surgery airplaneman 19 hrs ago #18

Hi Kate AZ8theist 7 hrs ago #22