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Vicar Questions Prayer's Role in Sports vs. Global Issues
1/20/2026
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Story summary
- A vicar questions whether divine intervention prioritizes individual prayers over global issues.
- He notes West Ham's surprising win after a long losing streak.
- Citing Rowan Williams, former Archbishop of Canterbury, he notes prayer's chaotic, unpredictable outcomes.
- He believes in prayer's power but remains skeptical about praying for specific sports outcomes, citing ethical concerns.
