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Did Benjamin Franklin believe in Prayer?

YES! During the Constitutional Convention, Benjamin Franklin (at 81 years old) made this most famous plea for prayer:

"In the beginning of the contest with Britain, when we were sensible of danger, we had daily prayers in this room for divine protection. Our prayers, sir, were heard; and they were graciously answered. All of us who were engaged in the struggle must have observed frequent instances of a superintending Providence in our favor. To that kind Providence we owe this happy opportunity of consulting in peace on the means of establishing our future national felicity. And have we now forgotten that powerful Friend? Or do we imagine that we no longer need [His] assistance? I have lived, sir, a long time; and the longer I live the more convincing proofs I see of this truth -- that God governs in the affairs of men. ...."

This question was answered by Jeremy Petersen.
It was last updated on May 3, 2006 at 9:10:57 AM CDT.

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