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Lightning in religion

Lightning is a big flash of light and loud sound that happens in the sky when it's stormy outside. Some people in religion believe that lightning is a way for their gods or goddesses to communicate with them or show their power. They might think that the lightning is a sign of their god or goddess being angry or happy. In some stories, lightning is also seen as a weapon that powerful gods use to defeat their enemies. People might even pray to their gods or goddesses to protect them from lightning or ask for the lightning to strike their enemies. However, not everyone in religion thinks the same way about lightning, and there are many different beliefs and stories surrounding it.