In Which the Warlocks Discuss Theology
Best practice addresses present gods.
Just so.
Best to address, say, Thunder, in his presence, in the storm?
Best so.
May one, then, address Thunder in his absence? To address him while, say, the Sun shines?
One may.
How so, if addressing in presence is best?
The Sun shines, though we do not see him. At any given moment on Earth, Thunder is somewhere present, even if not here.
So it is to that Thunder somewhere present, then, that we address ourselves in absence?