laying on of hands
Example Sentences
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Ideally, school is a laying on of hands.
From New York Times • Jul. 6, 2022
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
The school is connected with Bethel Church, a megachurch known for laying on of hands.
From Washington Times • Oct. 6, 2020
The Archbishop of York has said his decision not to take part in the "laying on of hands" for a new bishop was not due to a "theology of taint".
From BBC • Jan. 22, 2015
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
