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S. Michael Houdmann
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There is no biblical reason why we can't light candles while we pray or while we do anything else, for that matter. Candles are inanimate objects. They have no power, no strength, and no mystical o...
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Terrie Ensley
Supporter
It's permissible but not necessary. We should take caution not to become dependent upon any ritual to the point where it's difficult or impossible to act without it. In this case, the ritual is the candle and the action is prayer.
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