Sentient
Speaking of bells.
Many of my friends and family believe this way.(See vid.)NW Native Shaker Church.
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1.45 min.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s0f09r9NOSk
They also heal and cleanse by chasing bad spirits around with bells and candles and song.
Here is a vid on how the NW Indian Shaker Church came to be.
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5.25 min.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tfmFt-pwsX8