https://www.abc.net.au/news/2019-09-23/how-much-is-a-prayer-worth-univer...
According to this article, Christian disaster victims value "thoughts and prayers" from Christians at $4.36 per mumble, while non-believers would pay $3.54 to prevent a Christian praying for them.
I'd like to nominate the research for an Ig-Nobel prize.
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I'd like to nominate God for his boost to the construction economy and his hard work in facilitating population control.
North Carolina Mortician Society (NCMS) agrees!
That sounds like a financial opportunity! I hereby authorize anyone to pray for me, but first send me the difference ($0.84) for each prayer.
@Nyarlathotep: You make more money praying for the Christians. I will be happy to pray for all the Christians. Just send me the $4.36 and your written prayer. I will give it all the attention it deserves,.
@Cog
Right, but then I'd have to actually do something to get the money. I'm going for volume here!
/e: On second thought: since we already know prayer doesn't work, I guess I could just not do them, and no one would ever be able to tell the difference. You're a genius!
@people that value prayers done on their behalf:
I wonder if the folks that value "prayers," that happen to read this thread are able to comprehend:
This thread and what it means about how they value (money wise) the prayers done on their behalf.
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I will spell it out in case:
People may say prayers are worth "money" to them. When the reality is, another person's prayer for them is not even worth 1 cent.
Why?
Say a random stranger's prayer to you is worth 1 cent.
I am a random stranger.
I, a random stranger just did 1 billion prayers for you. (are you telling me I did not/can not?... If so, why not?)
If you agree prayers are worth at least 1 cent, where is my check for 10 million dollars?
Don't have that much money? Fine, being the super generous guy I am, I will give you a huge bulk discount, just send me a check for all the money you currently have.
Still no? Why not? Are prayers worth not even a cent to you?
Knowing this, if you were the victim of a major disaster that was out of your control, would you rather a stranger donate to you 10 dollars instead of 1 billion prayers from 1 billion people?
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@Nyarlathotep: Do something? I didn't think of that. I was just going to take out the money and burn the envelopes for fire fodder just like the evangelists on TV do. Prayer? "Thank you for the money. Amen." as I open each envelope.
LOL!
I’ll undercut them and pray (or not pray) for the low, low price of $3.00!