Another world Quote by Ivan D'Amico
““Conjurers, mediums, clairvoyants, soothsayers, those who hold black masses or seances, Tarot readers and Ouija board fanatics, those who practice witchcraft and majick are all practicing a form of prayer. After all, if you pray to a god of a religion such as Christianity or Hunduism, are you not asking your voice to be heard by a spirit or god from another world? Are you not asking them for something or giving thanks? I see no difference in a person attempting to contact ghosts looking for lost treasure and a person praying to their god to ask for health (and wealth!) or whatever it is they want. This being said, all forms of attempted communication with otherworldly beings have very strong similarities, and this is the sort of thinking I think people should get past. Putting the effort into solving your problems and creating a peaceful, co-habitable world, gaining the strength to get what you want, protecting you loved ones from harm should be YOUR responsibility instead of asking a god, spirit, your ancestors, or any other disembodied entity to do it for you.””
About This Quote
Source Essay: Online article, 2021
All forms of seeking supernatural help, from witchcraft to prayer, share the same underlying act of asking unseen forces for aid, but personal effort should replace such requests.
In simple terms: Both witchcraft and prayer are similar, yet personal effort matters more.
Focus on personal responsibility.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- self-improvement
- problem solving
- mental health
- community building
- spiritual practice
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How does personal effort compare to faith?
- What role do rituals play in coping?
May dismiss cultural significance of rituals.