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This practice, known as the “laying on of hands,” is a form of worship during which numerous believers come around an individual and offer up prayers for him or her. The significance is both symbolic and literal, as the Holy Spirit and blessing are sought for the subject of the group prayer.
The laying on of hands......and praying of all things. How horrible.
Why are Pastors ‘Laying Hands’ on Rick Santorum in TX?
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Because we do that down here; primarily in Charismatic/Pentecostal churches.
To the headline: why not? They were probably praying for protection over him and guidance for him.
Imagine that praying together for someone.
It makes me unbelievably sad that the act of praying for someone while “laying on hands” has to be explained to anyone.
Even if you are outside the realm of Christianity, can you not immediately figure it out?
Really?
As a Catholic myself, I find this beautiful. I thank these pastors for praying for and laying their hands on Rick.
WHY WERE PASTORS ‘LAYING HANDS’ ON RICK SANTORUM IN TX?
Trick question? Because they don't have a robust doctrine of the two kingdoms.
I travelled to TX a couple of years ago to be with a cousin who was having a very serious operation - he had a tumor that was goose egg size or bigger in his head. The risk of the operation was that he could die on the table, have a ‘stroke’ from blood being cut off during the operation, etc. His ‘small’ church group, mostly the choir members & a lot of them are fierce “prayer warriors”, met on Saturday night (operation on Monday) for food, fellowship and prayer. At the very end of the evening, everyone gathered around my cousin and layed a hand on him (including myself) and we all prayed ..... All I can tell you is that I felt a SURGE of POWER up my arm .... almost like an electrical current but not that ‘tingly’ .... it was very warm .... and very powerful. I immediately felt as if someone had walked up behind me and wrapped me in a warm, comforting blanket and I had an absolute feeling of peace and security.
Long story shorter, the OR was scheduled for 6 hours minimum - the surgeon came out in 3 and told us it was all over. The tumor more or less “popped out” .... no breaking of the jaw necessary, no cutting off blood supply, no facial paralysis ... and it looked benign. When my cousin’s wife mentioned to the surgeon that people all over the world had been praying for my cousin (we have relatives in Europe & some were in Australia at the time), the surgeon gave us all the most beautiful smile and said “I could tell”.
So - prayer works. Laying on of hands is a powerful thing. I’m praying daily if not hourly for the country and for those who want to lead her out of the darkness that we’ve fallen into. God BLESS America - we need Him more than ever.
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Considering the secular, anti-Christian nature of the “media,” I’m not a bit surprised at their lack of understanding about the “laying of hands.”
I watched “Moneyball” last night.
In one scene, one of the players told Brad Pitt’s character that he would pray for him.
Pitt’s character shrugged it off like whatever.
My wife and I agreed that saying you will pray for someone is the most complimentary thing one can say to another.
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