Can science explain every aspect of prayer?

[Michie]

While science can explain many parts of the universe, prayer is one that goes beyond the scientific method.

Prayer is an activity that humans around the world engage in on a daily basis. It would make sense that the scientific community would be interested in prayer and try to analyze it.

The problem is that prayer goes beyond the realm of science and can not be complete explained by natural reasoning.

The Catechism of the Catholic Church points out this error in its section on prayer:

We must also face the fact that certain attitudes deriving from the mentality of “this present world” can penetrate our lives if we are not vigilant. For example, some would have it that only that is true which can be verified by reason and science; yet prayer is a mystery that overflows both our conscious and unconscious lives.
CCC 2727

Prayer does not fit the mold of modern scientific inquiry. It cannot be grasped at or examined under a microsocope.


It also cannot be subjected to medical tests or x-rays.


When prayer is seen as only a human activity, it does not allow for the presence of God.

Faith and science​

Continued below.

Can science explain every aspect of prayer?

While science can explain many parts of the universe, prayer is one that goes beyond the scientific method. Prayer can not always be fully explained.

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[DJWhalen]

I pray daily and nightly if I forget I jump up and pray immediately or I can't sleep.

 

[WarriorAngel]

Prayer is when you are open to Lord Who is with you, giving feelies that are so great.