(Many) true believers believe that prayer has the power to heal people. So if you pray for someone with cancer, and they get better, then it shows the power of prayer.
If you pray for someone with cancer, and they don't get better, then it was all part of God's plan.
This may not strictly meet the definition of cognitive dissonance, but it is close enough for me.
(Many) true believers believe that prayer has the power to heal people. So if you pray for someone with cancer, and they get better, then it shows the power of prayer.
If you pray for someone with cancer, and they don't get better, then it was all part of God's plan.
This may not strictly meet the definition of cognitive dissonance, but it is close enough for me.