[sakic]

If prayer to God is the reason for survival in extraordinary circumstances then failure to save others in dire need is unanswerd prayers. God deems some prayers worth answering?

Without the men and their machines who rescued them prayers aren't worth a damn. This is all the same stupid thinking that I see when one boxer beats another and he thanks God or Allah.

[Eaker]

God helps those that helps themselves.

[P8riot]

There will always be people that think you have to apply reason to every situation, when there are clearly situations where reason does not apply. To differ with someone over matters of belief is one thing, but to try to make them feel small only denigrates the perpetrator.

[supercat]

If prayer to God is the reason for survival in extraordinary circumstances then failure to save others in dire need is unanswerd prayers. God deems some prayers worth answering?

God generally makes miracles happen through people. God may help the drillers find the right spot to put the 6" air shaft, and he may help the miners find the strength to carry on while awaiting rescue, but the physical work still has to be done by men.

[Tennessee_Bob]

That's fine - you take it how you want it. Like I said, I know the mine superintendent would argue with you - and that those miners would more than likely be inclined to do so as well.