Why do christians pray? [Spirituality & Religion]

According to the christian myth, their god has this great plan and always does what's best for us. Praying amounts to asking it to do something it hadn't thought of doing. Isn't it rather arrogant of them to presume they know better than their "almighty god"?

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cherokeepatti · 61-69, F

You can’t prove a negative. If you don’t believe something doesn’t take away our right to.

Sharon · F

@cherokeepatti How is that relevant to my question?

Babylon

@cherokeepatti I think you can prove a negative

Sharon · F

@Babylon [quote]I think you can prove a negative[/quote]

How? Can you give an example? Russell's Teapot suggests it isn't possible.

Proving lightening is caused by static electricity rather than Zeus doesn't prove Zeus doesn't live, nor that He isn't responsible for some lightening bolts or even the static electricity.