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The power of prayer – regardless of one’s faith

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The benefits of prayer may extend beyond religious faith.

The benefits of prayer may extend beyond religious faith.

ST ILLUSTRATION: MANNY FRANCISCO

Abel Ang

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SINGAPORE – I was a terrible student for most of my pre-university education. My favourite subject at school? Recess.

I hated school because I wasn’t good at spelling or fractions. I remember praying often as a child for the suffering to end.

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