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wearyowl29 wearyowl29 RegularOP
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#1 ·
I’ve got a rabbit's foot and a medallion featuring a Catholic saint.

Now, I don't personally view them as mere fashion accessories—though I know some people might disagree with me there😲—but I truly believe they have a deeper purpose. So, I wanted to ask you all: which one should I carry when I head out the door?

Who or what will provide the best protection and keep any kind of evil from touching me while I'm on my journey?🤷

What is the actual difference in how they work—you know, having a rabbit's foot tucked in your pocket versus wearing a saint's medallion around your neck?

So... thoughts?
Peter Phillips32 Peter Phillips32 Active Member
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#2 ·
wearyowl29 said:I’ve got a rabbit's foot and a medallion featuring a Catholic saint.

Now, I don't personally view them as mere fashion accessories—though I know some people might disagree with me there😲—but I truly believe they have a deeper purpose. So, I wanted to ask you all: which one should I carry when I head out the door?

Who or what will provide the best protection and keep any kind of evil from touching me while I'm on my journey?🤷

What is the actual difference in how they work—you know, having a rabbit's foot tucked in your pocket versus wearing a saint's medallion around your neck?

So... thoughts?

Honestly, both of those are just pure superstition.

Just go with whatever you're more "hardcore" about. That's how this whole thing works—you try to fill a void by leaning into some superstition to compensate for what's missing. If you base the whole damn thing on those heavy, intense emotions, the impact is going to hit differently. It’s all about that psychological feedback loop, I guess.

One little tangent -> suddenly we're talking about superstitions 🙂
Hannah Nelson4 Hannah Nelson4 Member
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#3 ·
wearyowl29 said:I’ve got a rabbit's foot and a medallion featuring a Catholic saint.

Now, I don't personally view them as mere fashion accessories—though I know some people might disagree with me there😲—but I truly believe they have a deeper purpose. So, I wanted to ask you all: which one should I carry when I head out the door?

Who or what will provide the best protection and keep any kind of evil from touching me while I'm on my journey?🤷

What is the actual difference in how they work—you know, having a rabbit's foot tucked in your pocket versus wearing a saint's medallion around your neck?

So... thoughts?

There's no difference. They work the same way. They turn you into merchandise.
Terry Kim3 Terry Kim3 Member
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#4 ·
Neither of those things possesses any actual magic—it’s really just a matter of how much you choose to believe in them. If you decide a rabbit's foot is going to keep you safe, then I suppose that’s exactly what it’ll do for you.😉
wearyowl29 wearyowl29 RegularOP
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#5 ·
Terry Kim3 said:Neither of those things possesses any actual magic—it’s really just a matter of how much you choose to believe in them. If you decide a rabbit's foot is going to keep you safe, then I suppose that’s exactly what it’ll do for you.😉

Exactly! It all boils down to that principle. Belief is everything. Whether you're clutching a rabbit's foot or wearing some lucky charm around your neck, everyone’s out there doing their own thing, convinced they've found the secret sauce. And honestly? In their own heads, they're absolutely right.
dustyskipper3 dustyskipper3 Active Member
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#6 ·
wearyowl29 said:I’ve got a rabbit's foot and a medallion featuring a Catholic saint.

Now, I don't personally view them as mere fashion accessories—though I know some people might disagree with me there😲—but I truly believe they have a deeper purpose. So, I wanted to ask you all: which one should I carry when I head out the door?

Who or what will provide the best protection and keep any kind of evil from touching me while I'm on my journey?🤷

What is the actual difference in how they work—you know, having a rabbit's foot tucked in your pocket versus wearing a saint's medallion around your neck?

So... thoughts?


Look, it’s like this. For you, a medallion with a saint's image doesn't really have any special active power. It's pretty much like a keychain or a raincoat (compared to holy water). But it won't hurt anything, either. 😍 A rabbit's foot might actually work, say, if you were trying to confuse someone, though it could also lead to some unintended consequences. 🤣 An image of a saint couldn't be used that way at all; if anything, it might do the exact opposite and clear away anyone you were trying to confuse. 😬
Anthony Perez9 Anthony Perez9 Regular
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#7 ·
wearyowl29 said:I’ve got a rabbit's foot and a medallion featuring a Catholic saint.

Now, I don't personally view them as mere fashion accessories—though I know some people might disagree with me there😲—but I truly believe they have a deeper purpose. So, I wanted to ask you all: which one should I carry when I head out the door?

Who or what will provide the best protection and keep any kind of evil from touching me while I'm on my journey?🤷

What is the actual difference in how they work—you know, having a rabbit's foot tucked in your pocket versus wearing a saint's medallion around your neck?

So... thoughts?

It all comes down to whoever owned them before you. ☕
Everything carries the imprint of its previous owner... 😉
wearyowl29 wearyowl29 RegularOP
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#8 ·
dustyskipper3 said:Look, it’s like this. For you, a medallion with a saint's image doesn't really have any special active power. It's pretty much like a keychain or a raincoat (compared to holy water). But it won't hurt anything, either. 😍 A rabbit's foot might actually work, say, if you were trying to confuse someone, though it could also lead to some unintended consequences. 🤣 An image of a saint couldn't be used that way at all; if anything, it might do the exact opposite and clear away anyone you were trying to confuse. 😬

I have zero interest in messing with anyone!🙏😉😲😂
I’m dying to know—who’s actually more effective at providing protection... the rabbit or the saint???
wearyowl29 wearyowl29 RegularOP
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#9 ·
Anthony Perez9 said:It all comes down to whoever owned them before you. ☕
Everything carries the imprint of its previous owner... 😉

So, I’m leaning toward the rabbit here. Honestly, he’s the one in the right! He was just living his life, owning his own little paws, being all cute and sweet until they came along and ended it with a shotgun. As for the priest? Man, I don't know what kind of guy he really was. Word on the street is he was a total degenerate before he suddenly decided to go all holy on us. It feels a bit sudden, you know? That’s why I’m siding with the bunny—it just feels more natural to me.
dustyskipper3 dustyskipper3 Active Member
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#10 ·
wearyowl29 said:I have zero interest in messing with anyone!🙏😉😲😂
I’m dying to know—who’s actually more effective at providing protection... the rabbit or the saint???

Durex.
Oh, so you mean protection in a general sense? 😁

Well, I guess it really depends on what you're trying to protect against. Maybe we should look at the accident statistics for people who keep a horseshoe or a rabbit's foot in their car versus those who carry a saint medal or a crucifix. Although, it’s possible that the folks with the religious icons drive more recklessly, so I suppose you can't ever truly know for sure. I suspect the rabbit's foot might be more effective for prevention, maybe because it subconsciously keeps a person mindful of their reflexes and reaction times during danger. On the other hand, a saint might just act as a sort of palliative after things have already gone south—perhaps offering a little comfort so you don't feel entirely alone while you're paying off all that damage to your car. 😍
dustyskipper3 dustyskipper3 Active Member
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#11 ·
wearyowl29 said:So, I’m leaning toward the rabbit here. Honestly, he’s the one in the right! He was just living his life, owning his own little paws, being all cute and sweet until they came along and ended it with a shotgun. As for the priest? Man, I don't know what kind of guy he really was. Word on the street is he was a total degenerate before he suddenly decided to go all holy on us. It feels a bit sudden, you know? That’s why I’m siding with the bunny—it just feels more natural to me.

That's true. A physical paw is something tangible, whereas a picture is just an image, almost like a placebo. There used to be times when people carried around actual relics—actual bones and fragments of saints—but I suppose carrying stuff like that around isn't really socially acceptable anymore... people might start thinking you're Captain Dragan.😂
Lisa Morales4 Lisa Morales4 Active Member
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#12 ·
😂

No, seriously, how far does this "protection" of yours actually go, wearyowl29?
If we're only talking about the low-vibration parts of the planet, then I’d suggest sticking with Ansell 😁
(I actually found myself looking into it at the grocery store the other day—thanks to that whole abortion discussion... felt like a bit of deja vu from a past life)

None of those little patterns or cute designs, just the basics 🙂
Bradley Myers63 Bradley Myers63 Member
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#13 ·
I mean, you can't really be that superstitious about carrying a lucky charm... though if it actually helps you feel more confident and grounded, go for it—just try not to let the superstition run your life.
If you're set on having a little ritual, just wear a copper ring on your finger constantly; honestly, that's the best kind of charm you could ask for. Best off.
jademarlin26 jademarlin26 Active Member
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#14 ·
wearyowl29 said:I’ve got a rabbit's foot and a medallion featuring a Catholic saint.

Now, I don't personally view them as mere fashion accessories—though I know some people might disagree with me there😲—but I truly believe they have a deeper purpose. So, I wanted to ask you all: which one should I carry when I head out the door?

Who or what will provide the best protection and keep any kind of evil from touching me while I'm on my journey?🤷

What is the actual difference in how they work—you know, having a rabbit's foot tucked in your pocket versus wearing a saint's medallion around your neck?

So... thoughts?

None at all. In both instances, sympathetic magic is only as significant as you make it. It is your relationship to the object that dictates its importance, rather than the object itself.
wearyowl29 wearyowl29 RegularOP
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#15 ·
dustyskipper3;27839270 said:
Durex.

Smart people know exactly what those covers are for!

Oh, so you mean protection in general? 😁

You bet.

Depends on what you're trying to protect yourself from.


Maybe even from Satan😲

Can a little bunny really fend off the devil with just its tiny paws???
wearyowl29 wearyowl29 RegularOP
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#16 ·
Lisa Morales4 said:😂

No, seriously, how far does this "protection" of yours actually go, wearyowl29?
If we're only talking about the low-vibration parts of the planet, then I’d suggest sticking with Ansell 😁
(I actually found myself looking into it at the grocery store the other day—thanks to that whole abortion discussion... felt like a bit of deja vu from a past life)

None of those little patterns or cute designs, just the basics 🙂

Deep into the night...

But really, it’s no joke. Who’s actually better at shielding us from them—a regular old dead rabbit or an even more "dead" priest????
wearyowl29 wearyowl29 RegularOP
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#17 ·
Bradley Myers63 said:I mean, you can't really be that superstitious about carrying a lucky charm... though if it actually helps you feel more confident and grounded, go for it—just try not to let the superstition run your life.
If you're set on having a little ritual, just wear a copper ring on your finger constantly; honestly, that's the best kind of charm you could ask for. Best off.

Quick question for the group: at what point does a simple superstition cross the line into actual belief?
jademarlin26 jademarlin26 Active Member
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#18 ·
wearyowl29 said:Quick question for the group: at what point does a simple superstition cross the line into actual belief?

Once it transitions into an organized structure and evolves into a state-sponsored superstition... excuse me, I meant a state-sponsored delusion.
wearyowl29 wearyowl29 RegularOP
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#19 ·
jademarlin26 said:Once it transitions into an organized structure and evolves into a state-sponsored superstition... excuse me, I meant a state-sponsored delusion.

And just like that, it inherits a sense of legitimacy that it protects through sheer organization.

If people start treating a rabbit's foot like gospel, it won't be seen as a mere folk superstition anymore—it'll become a pillar of faith worthy of absolute devotion.🙏
dustyskipper3 dustyskipper3 Active Member
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#20 ·
I suppose a poll would have been more practical here. But, well, if we just want to recap what we're actually looking at:

Exhibit A:

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Exhibit B:

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Who would you trust with your safety first?☕

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