DrW wrote: Finally (and I do apologize, but just can't help myself), please let me remind folks that this miracle of healing was brought to humankind by --- SCIENCE.
Yes, but we need to thank God for giving us science...
What? When did he do that? Chapter and verse, please.
David Hume: "---Mistakes in philosophy are merely ridiculous, those in religion are dangerous."
DrW: "Mistakes in science are learning opportunities and are eventually corrected."
His Dad and his brother actually did give him a blessing in his hospital room after he was settled.
Anything that reduces the release of stress hormones in such as situation is a good thing. If a blessing reduces stress (and it is known that friendly laying on of hands can do the trick), then it is perfectly reasonable to give a blessing.
Personally, I would rather just have a hug from my wife or children (or even a good looking nurse) rather than two LDS men praying over me - but hey - whatever works.
He got plenty of hugs from his wife and kids, too!
