[Slyfox]

Except, he is alive. The dead, or the faithful departed, are saints because their time on earth is over.

Yes, there is Eternal Life and eternal death. Someone in heaven is spiritually alive and has access to prayer. Someone in hell is spiritually dead and cannot pray.

So, the term "dead men" needs to be quantified.

[BipolarBob]

Someone in heaven is spiritually alive and has access to prayer.
What's the point of prayer if you're in Heaven? God is right there.

Someone in hell is spiritually dead and cannot pray.
Well the possibility JP11 is in hell and cannot pray is just that - a possibility.