Christian Scientists' prayers for the sick

The leaders of the Church of Christ Scientist are trying to get a proposal passed stating that patients can get reimbursed for having a Christian Scientist pray for them. The House of Representatives did not pass the proposal, but the Christian Scientists are still trying to push for it. Those who are against the proposal state that it would just be a waste of money and I think that it would be a violation of the separation of church and state.

One Christian Scientist states that she listens to a patients symptoms and then begins treating the patients by praying. She states that it is during times of sickness that most people turn to God for wellness. She even states that she cured herself from breast cancer by simply praying. I do not know if I believe this theology or not, but putting that aside I still do not think that they should get funding for health care. A patients decision to do this seems to be a religious choice and it should not have anything to do with the government. I respect this theology and its beliefs, but it does not seem far to me that should get funding for prayers and like the opponents I think that this would be a waste of money. Also if a patient is only relying on the prayer to be healed, it seems dangerous. Maybe I will change my mind in the future because I personally do believe in the power of prayer, but for right now this is how I feel.