Does statistical analysis of prayer show it to be useless?

[Vexen]

I read a study that showed prayer to be useless. What are your thoughts?

Edited March 1, 2019 by Vexen

[Phi for All]

17 minutes ago, Vexen said:

What are your thoughts?

I think you should link to the study you're talking about. "Useless" should be an objective assessment, but often isn't.

[Itoero]

26 minutes ago, Vexen said:

I read a study that showed prayer to be useless. What are your thoughts?

The true meaning of praying is imo useless. But praying can cause you to feel better/stronger on a personal level. And praying can increase groupcohesion which can have beneficial effects.

 

[iNow]

It’s actually been shown to be oftentimes harmful. 

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0002870305006496

[Itoero]

The beneficial effects are imo due to mr.placebo.