Prayer can actually work, as long as the person is aware of it. Community support delivered in a way that is spiritually resonant with the patient can be a powerful tool for recovery from injury and illness.
I don't know if you're referring to something specific, but it can actually make outcomes worse. this article talks about a couple of studies where knowing they were being prayed for made things worse.
I don't think the situation described in the study counts. It's not really community support when it's coming from strangers. I'd assume the ideal would be friends, family, and members of your church praying for you.
Some randos I don't know saying they'll pray for me might just make me worry. What if they pray to the wrong god and just make it worst?
I don't know if you're referring to something specific, but it can actually make outcomes worse. this article talks about a couple of studies where knowing they were being prayed for made things worse.
I don't think the situation described in the study counts. It's not really community support when it's coming from strangers. I'd assume the ideal would be friends, family, and members of your church praying for you.
Some randos I don't know saying they'll pray for me might just make me worry. What if they pray to the wrong god and just make it worst?