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Episode 61 - Magick And Prayer
"Pray Tell, Sit For A Spell"
Show Notes
This episode we discuss the function of magick and prayer.
Magick:
in the writings of British occultist Aleister Crowley, is defined as "the science and art of causing change to occur in conformity with the will", including both "mundane" acts of will as well as ritual magic
Prayer:
a solemn request for help or expression of thanks addressed to God or an object of worship
- How do prayer and magick differ?
- In what ways are prayer and magick the same?
- What make each modality work, and what can prevent them from working?
- Do Christian Pagans set their intentions by flipping a coin?
Links and References
A great explanation on how spell casting and prayer function similarly
Magic and Spell Casting vs Prayer
One fiction writer's attempt to distinguish magick from science
Swan Tower - Magic Versus Science
The effectiveness of prayer from a psychological perspective
Psychology Today - The Science, Psychology and Metaphysics of Prayer
Leo Smith discusses how science relates to magick
Spiralnature.com
Dave Lee discusses a possible common ground between magick and physics
Magick and Physics
A great article how meditation and prayer are more affective when used in tandament
Patheos.com - Meditation vs. Prayer: A Great Debate
Previous Episode Referenced
How Law of Attraction relates to magick and prayer
Episode 10: Law of Attraction
Magick:
in the writings of British occultist Aleister Crowley, is defined as "the science and art of causing change to occur in conformity with the will", including both "mundane" acts of will as well as ritual magic
Prayer:
a solemn request for help or expression of thanks addressed to God or an object of worship
- How do prayer and magick differ?
- In what ways are prayer and magick the same?
- What make each modality work, and what can prevent them from working?
- Do Christian Pagans set their intentions by flipping a coin?
Links and References
A great explanation on how spell casting and prayer function similarly
Magic and Spell Casting vs Prayer
One fiction writer's attempt to distinguish magick from science
Swan Tower - Magic Versus Science
The effectiveness of prayer from a psychological perspective
Psychology Today - The Science, Psychology and Metaphysics of Prayer
Leo Smith discusses how science relates to magick
Spiralnature.com
Dave Lee discusses a possible common ground between magick and physics
Magick and Physics
A great article how meditation and prayer are more affective when used in tandament
Patheos.com - Meditation vs. Prayer: A Great Debate
Previous Episode Referenced
How Law of Attraction relates to magick and prayer
Episode 10: Law of Attraction
