Introduction #3: Can an atheist pray?

Update: 2025-03-17

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This episode is the third part of four introductory classes. In it we will explain what the most difficult part of prayer is and how to overcome this difficulty. We will also synthesize class #1 and #2 in a way that will explain the whole point of this podcast. And yes, we will discuss if an atheist can pray (spoiler alert: he can!). These introductions are necessary for understanding the podcast. Questions and comments: rabbilindenbaum@gmail.com

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