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Results of one of the most in-depth surveys of its kind on prayer show more than 85 percent of Americans are connecting with a higher power on a daily basis.<\/p>\n

The 2023 National Day of Prayer<\/strong> Study<\/strong>, commissioned by Skylight<\/a> and conducted by City Square Associates, surveyed a nationally representative sample of adults aged 18-64 about ways they connect with God. Because this year\u2019s National Day of Prayer coincided with the unofficial national Star Wars day \u201cMay The Fourth,\u201d some of the questions were Star Wars<\/a> themed.<\/p>\n

Here\u2019s a sampling of what faith thought leaders are writing about the study:<\/p>\n

\nWriter, novelist and ex-missionary Duncan Pile <\/strong>looked at the results that showed more Americans would rather pray with Yoda<\/strong> than his counterparts. He wrote, \u201cA Christian seeking to grow in their effectiveness would do well to find such a mentor \u2013 somebody who has put in the time to master their gifts, and who is willing to take them on as a mentee.\u201d Read more\u00a0<\/a><\/li>\nVeteran entertainment journalist Kate O\u2019Hare<\/strong> tackled the Star Wars angle with commentary from a Catholic priest. She asks him: \u201cMany believe that \u2018May the Force be with you,\u2019 which became \u2018May the 4th be with you,\u2019 had its origins in the Latin phrase Dominus Vobiscum<\/em><\/a>, or\u00a0 \u2018May the Lord be with you,\u2019 \u2026 That being said, what value is there for Catholics in thinking about the fictional spirituality of the Star Wars<\/em> universe?\u201d Read his answer<\/a><\/li>\n*Christian pastor and lawyer Rick Rice<\/b> examined five questions \u00a0the study attempted to answer including \u201cWhy do people pray?\u201d Read more<\/a><\/li>\n\u00a0Quaker educator and Presbyterian minister Rev. Dr. Margaret Somerville<\/strong> explored how \u201cprayer is a part of the ordinary spaces and moments of our daily lives.\u201d Read more\u00a0<\/a><\/li>\nBest-selling author and Islamic lecturer Dr. Ejaz Naqvi, MD <\/strong>provided an Islamic viewpoint writing \u201cPrayers are a very important part of the Islamic belief system and the life of Muslims.\u201d Read more<\/a><\/li>\nMuslim lifestyle and modest fashion writer Nadia Ahmed<\/strong> also came to the survey with an Islamic perspective stating, \u201cPrayer is a vital aspect of worship, and it is seen as a means of attaining spiritual purity and seeking blessings from Allah.\u201d Read more\u00a0<\/a><\/li>\nWriter, editor and \u201ceveryday theologian\u201d Tricia Gates Brown<\/strong> revealed her own complicated relationship with prayer expressing, \u201cBut I do value prayer deeply. To resolve my conflict, I long ago developed an image of prayer as joining my energy with the divine flow of love that is God.\u201d Read more<\/a><\/li>\nPopular author and columnist Tom Rapsas <\/strong>found what Americans are praying for might be the most surprising remarking \u201cIn what many consider a \u2018me-first\u2019 culture, it seems that when most Americans pray, they are not praying for themselves\u2014they are praying for others.\u201d Read more\u00a0<\/a><\/li>\nFormer journalist turned religious writer Ginny Baxter <\/strong>took a deep dive into the survey, but noted that she enjoyed reading articles covering the topic from other writers with different faith perspectives. She wrote, \u201cThe world would be a much better place if people had a better understanding and respect for one another.\u201d Read more<\/a><\/li>\nEducator and Catholic writer Mary Ann Steutermann<\/strong> examined \u201cIf prayer is so common, why is religious affiliation declining at such a rapid pace? Doesn\u2019t one relate to the other? Yes. And no.\u201d Read more<\/a><\/li>\nBuddhist In The City writer John Buchanan<\/strong> looked at how prayer and joy can, and should be, experienced together. Read more<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n*

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