I've been thinking about the power of prayer along with the power of Facebook likes. I would guess that they are about equal in sentimental value.
When something bad happens, people need to be fixed. As readers of Cobb know, I deal with recompense in two dimensions, healing and curing. Is there anyone who beleives that prayers are for curing? Perhaps, but let us presuppose that they are a minority and what is desired in the acceptance of prayers is the sentiment of healing. But let's take this one step further and particular.
What if the person offering healing actually has a cure? What then is the value of their prayers and apologies and sentiments? What if your banker decides to foreclose on your property and then offers you a sympathy card? What if someone who could repair your wallet only decides to feel your pain? You get the picture.
This is why I have increasingly short patience with the sentiments of powerful people.
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