Kirstin Timmons, Image and Pilgramage reflections 2 (Journal #4)

 In chapter 6 I found one particular sentence that stood out to me more than the rest, that is what I wish to discuss here. Turner states "The invisibility and intangibility of the spiritual and supernatural order obviously create problems regarding communication between incarnate and discarnate members of the Church" to me this is odd. The chapter speaks on how prayer is to be heard, miracles didn't stop after the last apostle, and so forth because when you pray the desired result should ensue. This follows into other religions as well such as paganism, when an individual will pray to their deity and oftentimes leave offerings. Some also work with spirits so the idea that the dead and the alive can interact based on intent stand within many cultures and religions, not just Christianity. I don't see why invisibility would create an issue within the church when praying is mostly about intention and belief. If you intend to reach out to a past love one and your belief is strong then hypothetically nothing will stop you from being able to do so. I've stated in the past, I am not a religious person per see, and I'm certainly not Christian so some of these beliefs, though I respect them, just seem odd to me. 

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