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[–] Case@lemmynsfw.com 4 points 9 months ago (1 children)

If you look at the theories behind modern spell work (I find magic systems interesting, whether "real" or from a game) you begin to realize that prayer is just a form of spell work.

The problem is, it's really fucking bad at it.

Also, the church then becomes hypocritical (what, again?) for banning spell craft.

Transubstantiation? More like transmutation.

[–] FuglyDuck@lemmy.world 3 points 9 months ago

It kind of depends on the purpose behind the prayer.

Ritual prayer (like blessing a meal, or similar invocations,) are more symbolic or ritual.

Prayer for certain things… healing the sick, more money. Trump winning the election. Winning the lottery….

Yeah, those basically are spells. Yup.