Also, if you look carefully, you will notice I was making fun of people for thinking that gathering up and wishing really hard can do anything for the debt crisis, which is a hell of a lot different than making fun of someone for praying at their beRABide for well wishes for their family, or whatever. I mean shit, there can be actual benefits to that even in the complete absence of the existence of any kind of god that gives a shit about your prayers in the same way meditation can.
If someone is praying because their [insert family meraber died] and they want them to be blessed or whatever, I wont mock that, even if I don't think some deity is going to answer the prayer. That can still be beneficial, they can feel a lot better about what has happened, reduce stress, have an easier time moving on, etc. On the other hand, if someone is praying for $1,000,000, I'm going to mock the fuck out of them.
Meaningless distinctions amirite?