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"Theistic rationalism" doesn't seem to have that much to do with rationalism as the "epistemological view opposing empiricism".
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What is the point of prayer for a theological rationalistrationalists?

Of course, there are psychological aspects, you can unify a community or concentrate on your life goals. But reallyI feel like Christians try to do something like that when they say that prayer should be a dialog.

The thing is, those things can be obtained by many non-religion connected practics and you can objectively examine what is more effective in which aspect.

I'd like to focus on the theological rationalism, belief (not really widespread, I think) that everything in the universe is scientifically explainable AND you should never rely onto a "miracle" - you shouldn't count with the fact that God can affect your life.

In other words, I'm trying to understand the quote:

“Act as if everything depended on you; trust as if everything depended on God.” ― Ignatius of Loyola

-especially the second part, which is sometimes formulated as "pray as if everything..."

What is the point of prayer for a theological rationalist?

Of course, there are psychological aspects, you can unify a community or concentrate on your life goals. But really, those things can be obtained by many non-religion connected practics and you can objectively examine what is more effective in which aspect.

I'd like to focus on the theological rationalism, belief that everything in the universe is scientifically explainable AND you should never rely onto a "miracle" - you shouldn't count with the fact that God can affect your life.

In other words, I'm trying to understand the quote:

“Act as if everything depended on you; trust as if everything depended on God.” ― Ignatius of Loyola

-especially the second part, which is sometimes formulated as "pray as if everything..."

What is the point of prayer for theological rationalists?

Of course, there are psychological aspects, you can unify a community or concentrate on your life goals. I feel like Christians try to do something like that when they say that prayer should be a dialog.

The thing is, those things can be obtained by many non-religion connected practics and you can objectively examine what is more effective in which aspect.

I'd like to focus on the belief (not really widespread, I think) that everything in the universe is scientifically explainable AND you should never rely onto a "miracle" - you shouldn't count with the fact that God can affect your life.

In other words, I'm trying to understand the quote:

“Act as if everything depended on you; trust as if everything depended on God.” ― Ignatius of Loyola

-especially the second part, which is sometimes formulated as "pray as if everything..."

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What is the point of prayer for a theological rationalist?

Of course, there are psychological aspects, you can unify a community or concentrate on your life goals. But really, those things can be obtained by many non-religion connected practics and you can objectively examine what is more effective in which aspect.

I'd like to focus on the (philosophical) rationalists believingtheological rationalism, belief that everything in the universe is scientifically explainable AND you should never rely onto a "miracle" - you shouldn't count with the fact that God can affect your life.

In other words, I'm trying to understand the quote:

“Act as if everything depended on you; trust as if everything depended on God.” ― Ignatius of Loyola

-especially the second part, which is sometimes formulated as "pray as if everything..."

What is the point of prayer for a rationalist?

Of course, there are psychological aspects, you can unify a community or concentrate on your life goals. But really, those things can be obtained by many non-religion connected practics and you can objectively examine what is more effective in which aspect.

I'd like to focus on the (philosophical) rationalists believing everything in the universe is scientifically explainable AND you should never rely onto a "miracle" - you shouldn't count with the fact that God can affect your life.

In other words, I'm trying to understand the quote:

“Act as if everything depended on you; trust as if everything depended on God.” ― Ignatius of Loyola

-especially the second part, which is sometimes formulated as "pray as if everything..."

What is the point of prayer for a theological rationalist?

Of course, there are psychological aspects, you can unify a community or concentrate on your life goals. But really, those things can be obtained by many non-religion connected practics and you can objectively examine what is more effective in which aspect.

I'd like to focus on the theological rationalism, belief that everything in the universe is scientifically explainable AND you should never rely onto a "miracle" - you shouldn't count with the fact that God can affect your life.

In other words, I'm trying to understand the quote:

“Act as if everything depended on you; trust as if everything depended on God.” ― Ignatius of Loyola

-especially the second part, which is sometimes formulated as "pray as if everything..."

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