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.
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.
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.