Entrenched scriptural literalism is, in my opinion, completely out of touch with reality.

I have osteoarthritis, which especially affects my knees.

I believe that God prays in us and through us, whether we are praying or not (and whether we believe in God or not). So, any prayer on my part is a conscious response to what God is already doing in my life.

Also, I walk and hike in several different nearby parks near our home several early mornings a week.

Entrenched scriptural literalism is, in my opinion, completely out of touch with reality.

Five days a week I drive from our home to the Episcopal Cathedral Center of Los Angeles where I have an office, my computer, and a wonderful sense of community - especially nurtured by the presence of several younger gay men and women who are good friends.

By my definition, prayer is consciously hanging out with God. Being with God in a deliberate way.