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I have seen it happen. Prayer is an "affirmation". Prayer can cause change to a situation with much force, if taken seriously and allowed to do so. This all boils down to "positive energy" a "belief".

Of course I am no expert, and always welcome insight, advice or corrected information, it only makes us smarter and more well rounded individuals. This is just my opinion based on my own personal research recently.

During my research, I ran across many places on the net, that portrayed woman claiming ties to witchcraft, for the good and evil side of it. The real pagan lifestyle does not incorporate evil into their beliefs, on the contrary, they have a deep desire to steer away from forces that are evil. A true respect for nature does not involve using "magic" or "sacrifices" of any living thing. Christians do not sacrifice or use "magic" either. The two religions seem to be the safest on the market today, if you ask me!

Gods, Goddesses, Spirits, Saints, herbs, crystals, candles, bibles, books, hymns, chants and affirmations are all part of both religions at some point. When you see a wiccan holding a "wand" she is not about to make you go "ribbit", she is commanding order, within herself and her surroundings, it is merely a "tool". Take a look at where this theory derived from, and it's many uses.

A gavel is a small ceremonial mallet commonly made of hardwood, typically fashioned with a handle and often struck against a sound block to enhance its sounding qualities. It is used by judges, chairmen, and auctioneers. To call for attention or to punctuate proclamations. It is customarily struck to indicate the opening and closing of proceedings, giving rise to the phrase "gavel-to-gavel" to describe the entirety of a meeting or session.

The origin of the gavel's use, indeed of the word itself, is uncertain; in Middle English it refers to rent or tribute paid to a lord. At one time it was known as a practice that originated in heathen Scandinavia. Masonic organizations used the maul as a symbol as early as the 18th century, through which the hammer may have come to represent meetings and order.

The "wand" used in Wiccan or pagan rituals, adopts the same theories and uses. It is to call order to, or bring about authority. I have not seen too many modern Christian Churches use this type of tool, but have seen bells, candles and incense used to accomplish this same type of order.

There are many websites out there that can explain all the different types of religions, beliefs and practices. A few nice ones that I found are:

http://www.divinedigest.co m/

http://www.christiananswers. net/q-aiia/religionssame.html

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