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I haven\u2019t done many posts on the blog in the past few months, but I want to ask a question that is both simple and has HUGE theological implications for how we understand God. Here is the question:<\/p>\n

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\u201cCan our prayers change the future?\u201d<\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n

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Please answer the above question and give a thorough response to why you feel a certain way on this issue. If \u201cno,\u201d then why do we pray? If \u201cyes,\u201d is it possible for God to change his mind? In my opinion, your answer to this question (whether yes or no) opens up a theological \u201ccan of worms\u201d so to speak\u2026<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/body><\/html>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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