When I hear this song I think they're talking about how many of the world religions (although the East is mentioned explicitly) create unnecessary anxiety by attributing every natural disaster to something religious. I don't see this as pointing only at religious leaders with an agenda (scientists' counter part in the magic art) but also at people who believe this sort of thing over science. "Chances are he'll find it either way" To me this seems like the observation that despite facts, if people are looking for something that they want to believe they'll find a way to fit it into their reality (this is the human tendency of confirmation bias). I really like this song!
When I hear this song I think they're talking about how many of the world religions (although the East is mentioned explicitly) create unnecessary anxiety by attributing every natural disaster to something religious. I don't see this as pointing only at religious leaders with an agenda (scientists' counter part in the magic art) but also at people who believe this sort of thing over science. "Chances are he'll find it either way" To me this seems like the observation that despite facts, if people are looking for something that they want to believe they'll find a way to fit it into their reality (this is the human tendency of confirmation bias). I really like this song!