laying on of hands
Example Sentences
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So much of religious life remains physical, such as sacraments or the laying on of hands for healing prayer.
From New York Times • Jul. 25, 2021
It said “the word ‘seizure’ readily bears the meaning of a laying on of hands or application of physical force to restrain movement, even when it is ultimately unsuccessful.”
From Washington Post • Mar. 25, 2021
In the gospels, Jesus cures the sick with the laying on of hands.
From The Guardian • Feb. 28, 2021
The school is connected with Bethel Church, a megachurch known for laying on of hands.
From Washington Times • Oct. 6, 2020
And she was horrified by reports of a “psychic healer” who, while conducting research into whether spiritual healing could cure cancer, attempted to kill HeLa cells by a laying on of hands.
From "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks" by Rebecca Skloot
