If one believes God exists, that He cares about human events, and that He answers prayer, then why would it be unusual to ask God to help with your pet cause. Of course, you have to be open to the answer, "No."

Secondly, Deion Sanders denies the accusation made by his opponent in court. The court found in his favor, not because Jesus said so, but because the court believed that Deion only authorized $1500.00 worth of repairs. Even if Jesus told Deion to only spend $1500.00, the bottom line is the court believed that the shop owner completed unauthorized work, and is not due any additional funds. Why is a legal opponent attempting to collect funds which the court ruled are not due allowed to slander Deion? Why is his word more believable than Deion's? Do you have any personal knowledge of the integrity of the shop owner?

Sounds like many are taking a good opportunity to slander "true believers." How is this uplifting to the public discourse?

I had a different thought than what it ended up being.

I guess it depends on one's view of religion. Most faiths seem to believe God has a plan and is all-knowing. If he cares about and intervenes in human affairs, then he presumably is going to do what he thinks best regardless of begging.

I just find the Deion thing amusing because I'm a Deion fan. He's outrageous but likeable. I hadn't heard about the story until yesterday and the news today doesn't say much about the Jesus angle.

Of course, if you're betting on horses, don't go with Pat Robertson's prayer record. He wanted some divine vengeance visited upon Orlando for Disneyworld's "Gay Days"; instead, God warned Pat with Hurricane Bonnie (which pummeled North Carolina) 2 months later. Therefore, I look for Scalia to be hit on the head with a divine anvil when the Court reconvenes.

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