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Old 07-12-2007, 10:31 AM
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Originally Posted by Puritan Sailor View Post
I would ask in return, why would I pray to God is he was not sovereign over all things? If he is not in control, then he can't answer prayer. It is Arminians who must justify why they pray not Calvinists.
I know whatyou are saying, but I think they would look at it like asking Superman for help. Superman may not be omnipotent, but he is a lot more powerful than the ordinary person. So there is value in asking him for help.
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