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Holy water is usually common tap water which has been magically transformed through the blessing of a priest. Holy water has the power to cure the sick and ward off vampires and demons.[1] Oh, and it is a medieval melee weapon. When thrown on the ground, it creates a damaging flame that slides post-Rondo.

It's also helpful for keeping your sinful infant from going to hell.

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[edit] Roman Catholic holy water

Special blessed water has been important since early on in the Roman Catholic Church where it's a continuation of traditions from the Greco-Roman religion.[2] Water can also be holy because of the place it comes from; you can even buy special holy water from Lourdes online, keep a bottle in your home or carry it with you and it will shield you from the powers of darkness.[3] And since business remains profitable, the church won't complain.

[edit] Hygiene Concerns

In spite of its supernatural properties, holy water becomes stagnant and tepid when kept in a container, and has the potential to spread bacterial and viral infections when people dip their hands into it on a continuous basis.[4] This issue was possibly nullified when some Italians used technology to create and install a motion-sensing, hands-free holy water dispenser in one of their churches.[5]

[edit] See also

[edit] Footnotes

  1. 2d4 damage per pint on impact, plus 1 splash damage with a 5 foot radius
  2. A Study of Primitive Elements in Roman Religion
  3. http://www.discountcatholicproducts.com/Holy-Water-Bottles-C397.aspx?gclid=CLTNmMHHuqsCFYIMfAodGRfCdg
  4. J.C. Rees and K.D. Allen, 1996 "Holy water--a risk factor for hospital-acquired infection". Journal of Hospital Infection 32(1), pages 51-55.
  5. http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120340662


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