It’s been a while since I saw the movie, so I’m not arguing with you; I’m not personally well informed enough to argue. I am curious, though. Does the hand of God do anything transcendent? I.e.: is there a specific, supernatural event brought about by God in response to the prayers of His people?
Not arguing here. Besides the hand of God showing up, I think you’re right there is no big significance besides the hand of God showing up, although I believe that Stu quotes scripture at the end. But looking back on it, although I loved The Stand when I was younger, now I can’t stand it because it seems implausible and it just doesn’t read as well as other great works of post-apocalyptic-fiction, such as Max Brooks World War Z.