In 1993 a 48% decrease in crime in D.C. Was attributed to an experiment of 4000 people meditating at the same time. Certainly many of these people were using this time to for prayer, but you can imagine what the results could have been if all 4000 of them had been praying? “Strength in numbers” can not be disputed here as well as John 16:23 “I tell you the truth; my father will give you whatever you ask in His name.”

This study was a two-month prospective experiment to reduce violent crime in Washington, DC. On the basis of previous research it was hypothesized that the level of violent crime in the District of Columbia would drop significantly with the creation of a large group of participants to increase coherence and reduce stress in the District.

And it worked.

Included in the study was a 27 member review board which consisted of sociologists and criminologists from leading universities, representatives from the police department and government of the District of Columbia, and civic leaders. The approved in advance the research protocol and monitored the progress.

not convinced yet?