re: Damar Hamlin, Bills player, collapses on MNF after tackle, in stable condition in Hospital

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I have no desire to be on twitter.

Why would I need to go to a different site when this thread is about what I am asking?

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that’s fair. no idea why you came in thread swinging at me tho

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that’s fair. no idea why you came in thread swinging at me tho

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My bad was not directed at you specifically, just in general

might not be a bad idea to change the title.

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God doesn’t choose which one prayed correctly.

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Absolutely. But God does hear prayers. Which prayers he chooses to answer is His choice. After all, He is God. I would suggest the more prayers being offered on behalf of someone, the better. And I would add the more a culture and nation is committed to following the Laws of God, the more chances communal (and individual) prayer(s) will be heard and answered. Do you realize this Faith thing between God and Man is reciprocal, right? Since God is who He is, He does require a sign of Faith before He considers performing a miracle.

Fortunately, a scripture reading points out the need for persistent prayer.

"And he told them a parable, showing them that they ought to pray continually, and never be discouraged. There was a city once, he said, in which lived a judge who had no fear of God, no regard for man; and there was a widow in this city who used to come before him and say, Give me redress against one who wrongs me. For a time he refused; but then he said to himself, Fear of God I have none, nor regard for man, but this widow wearies me; I will give her redress, or she will wear me down at last with her visits. Listen, the Lord said, to the words of the unjust judge, and tell me, will not God give redress to his elect, when they are crying out to him, day and night? Will he not be impatient with their wrongs? I tell you, he will give them redress with all speed. But ah, when the Son of Man comes, will he find faith left on the earth? - Luke 18:1-8

Sure this scripture dealt with a demand for redress of wrong done to the widow, but the message is clear - the need for persistent prayer.

And always, regardless of the outcome, we must remember,"The Lord Giveth and the Lord Taketh away. Blessed be the name of the Lord - Job 1:21.

So ultimately, it comes down to Faith. Remember, Jesus did say,"if you have faith, though it be but like a grain of mustard seed, you have only to say to this mountain, Remove from this place to that, and it will remove; nothing will be impossible to you".- Luke 17:19

I've lived long enough to have witnessed miraculous healings and the sorrow of unanswered prayer. My own life included.

In conclusion, maybe we should reflect on how we can love God more (and better) so that if the opportunity presents itself as an instrument of healing in others, we might be worthy of being that channel. It's a pity so many of us are not.

Happy New Year. A chance to begin again.

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thought they said 26 physicians

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They did and all the people listed aren’t necessarily on the field, just a part of the full medical staff. There is definitely an orthopedist and neurosurgeon on the sidelines and there would have to be at least one medical doctor as well.

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If it comes to that, just call the game as though the Bengals won 7-3.

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I agree. Bills had a personnel issue. They should forfeit.

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but I don't see any way that it doesn't cause issues.

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It will cause issues but far less than the blowback from the twitter mob screaming about how anyone can think of a game at this time. The Ripple effect of canceling the game goes from player incentives all the way down to stadium workers and local businesses who may lose revenue due to missing a home playoff game.

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do like they did the weekend of 9/11 and completely cancel all sports this upcoming weekend and push everything back (including the playoffs and SuperBowl).

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Kind of a big difference in these events. That was also easier to do being that it happened in September and not January.
Lots and lots of logistics and planning that would need to be totally changed as well as TV network issues. Your idea will not happen.

It is only a game, it is unneeded and heartless to resume play.

It is only a game, it is unneeded and heartless to make the Bills forfeit.

In a perfect World they would play it from where they left off, but we aren't exactly talking about getting two high school teams together at the local stadium on a Tuesday.

Bills forfeiting is the logical move.