In the Netflix historical drama series 'Vikings: Valhalla,' the Christian king Olaf Haraldsson, and the Pagan queen, Freydis Eiriksdottir prayed to their god/gods for success against their enemies before a bloody pivotal battle between their two armies. Indeed, the scene depicts the clash over their conflicting Christian and Pagan beliefs about the creative tension between human agency and divine providence. I am reminded of that scene upon reading Mahar Mangahas' column, 'Are prayers answered?' (Social Climate, 4/15/23).

https://opinion.inquirer.net/162661/the-power-of-prayer-god-hears-but-the-answer-may-not-be-easily-recognized

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