Subconscious Religion

Russell H. Conwell, the celebrated orator behind 'Acres of Diamonds' and founder of Temple University, brings his signature pragmatism to this theological inquiry into prayer and the subconscious. He argues that the human impulse to pray is nearly universal, yet superstition and misunderstanding have obscured what should be a clear spiritual practice. For Conwell, prayer works not through supernatural intervention but through the transformation of the soul itself. He explores how the subconscious mind might serve as a channel for divine communication, why sincere intention matters more than ritual, and how different forms of prayer produce different spiritual effects. The book challenges readers to examine their assumptions about how faith actually functions, presenting a Christianity that embraces psychological insight alongside genuine devotion. Conwell insists that answers to prayer are found not in external miracles but in the changed hearts of those who pray. Part philosophical reflection, part personal testimony, this is a book for anyone who has ever wondered whether prayer truly works and how.