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Don’t be afraid of the theological content. It’s a good prayer. God believes in you even if you don’t believe in him.

OP didn’t say he was afraid, but that it was unnecessary which is objectively true - I don’t personally have a belief in gods, you have a belief in a particular god but we can both get value out of acceptance and serenity.

The differences of opinion here on the topic of the necessity of the theological content suggest that it is not, as you say, "objectively true".

Just because it is not necessary for you does not permit you to project your opinions on the rest of humanity.

You are moving the goalposts.

You get value out of peace and serenity, yes? So do I. I take you at your word that you believe in a particular god, I would assume you take me at my word that I don’t believe in any gods.

If both of those things are true, then gods are not required to take value out of the idea of serenity. The only way that this could not be true as if one of us are lying.

Sad that you get downvoted just because your views aren't "a la mode". I'm not religious any more but I see no need to be anti-religious

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