View Full Version : religious prayer is actually hypnosis?
oliver
10-21-2008, 06:37 AM
Hello, do You agree with me, that the concentration of religious prayer is very similar (at least) to hypnotic session. I tend to think, that all "miracles of the Lord" come actually true trough trance and hypnosis. It is our own belief, that makes things go well. I think, hypnotists are those, who know the art of praying. They know how exactly to pray ones subconcious mind, to get the result that is desired. Do You agree?
No I do not agree.
cheers,
skip
Poodle
10-21-2008, 09:31 AM
Ditto Skip's answer.
Pood :)
Connie
10-21-2008, 09:55 AM
I think prayer is more like reiki, which is a channeling and focusing of positive energy.
Merlin
10-21-2008, 10:41 AM
I have yet to see a hypnotist walk on water.
Terry
10-21-2008, 06:08 PM
Prayer? In order to get results from prayer one needs the faith nescessary to pray is all. To practise Hypnosis requires knowledge, skill and talent from constant practise. I see little similarity though I practise Faith Healing as well as Hypnosis....
As for walking on water, I do it every year, often several times a year. so far though I have not tried walking on fire. That I reserve for later... My next walk on water will be in February if anyone is interested. I will be accompanied by fishing tackle, but the fish tent rotted a couple of years ago and we have not replaced it.....:eek:
Snoopy
10-21-2008, 06:16 PM
I have yet to see a hypnotist walk on water.
I walk on water almost every weekend. The fact there is a boat floor between my feet & the water is just a minor detail that isn't even worth mentioning.
As for religious prayer being hypnosis?
I don't think so Tim.... (ok.. old home improvment TV show quote for those that think i've lost the plot)
Terry
You are partially right.There is an element of self-hypnosis in fervent prayer, particularly repeated mantras, as there is in, for instance, listening to a great orator, or even watching an absorbing movie.
However, few people who pray have any idea about how how to achieve a resolution to their problem other than merely asking for it or making positive affirmations. Hypnotherapy is a little more complex.
Jack