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2006-12-07 21:28:29 · 14 answers · asked by kittana! 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
A spell is an attempt to make something happen mechanically. Prayer is a loving dialogue with another being. Not similar.
2006-12-07 21:30:28 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just to clear it up, spells generally have nothing to do with demons. That said, spells and prayers can be nearly the same, but they are generally a little different. I will point out that Wiccans and Pagans "pray" too, similarly as to what a Christian might do. And when performed properly, a spell is not supposed to be just you (or a demon..), rather you and the "divine"- whether people believe they are working through the aid of one or another diety, or the divine energy in everything. My understanding of modern paganism would say both are true. I hope this was helpful somehow.
2006-12-07 23:15:12 · answer #2 · answered by elidrys 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well i never thought of them from this point of view. Actualy i think is a very unique way to see them. Anyway i think they are its another kind of mojo...........but if u would have said that in the 16th centuary then for sure u would have been burned on the stick. Personaly i think is a verry good remark. But since the spells are a bad concept well the "prays" for wichcraft had to have a name. U can say abt prays that they are incantations as well. But in the end if they help you and make u feel more secure in this world in the end u can call them how u like. And i don;t think just christian prays but prays in general.
2006-12-07 22:09:59 · answer #3 · answered by black_cat_heart 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes they are, but it's more complicated than you are probably thinking.
There isn't just one Christianity, and while some view prayer as a way to ask God for things, others view prayer as a sacred act of submission to God, and there are plenty of people in between.
The same, I think, is true with Wiccans and other neo-pagans. While some may simply be trying to get things, others use spells to connect with the universe.
2006-12-07 21:42:44 · answer #4 · answered by Mr. Bad Day 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
1. When you cast a spell, you think YOU are doing it, but actually, it's demons who are. Normally spells are cast for selfish reasons.
2. Christians pray to God through Jesus, and if it is His will, it will be done. He looks at the heart and is not like a giant teddy bear to be manipulated. God is God. The fear of God is the beginning of wisdom.
2006-12-07 21:49:22 · answer #5 · answered by ccc4jesus 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No Christians Prays are not like spells, When we pray most of the time its the Holy Spirit guides us thought our pray, we just pray it is god that does all the work and answers our prays there is power in praying.
May God bless you and keep you safe
2006-12-07 21:35:15 · answer #6 · answered by jan d 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Basically yes, in prayer you're asking for something and in working a spell you're doing the same thing.
2006-12-07 21:35:01 · answer #7 · answered by patchoulidreamz 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have some friends that are Wiccan and some that practice Voodoo, by what they say I would have to say "maybe". It all depends if the spells are white or good in nature.
2006-12-07 21:32:01 · answer #8 · answered by Darktania 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do you mean: Christians prayers are somehow like spells?
2006-12-07 21:31:28 · answer #9 · answered by Jonno 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
More like wishes, unless you fast.
Fasting makes it like a spell.
Oh, yeah can't forget the 99 cent store Catholic prayer candles, lol.
2006-12-07 21:39:55 · answer #10 · answered by lilith 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋