simoniac An eponym from Bible which I will have to look up
n.
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adj.

The term simony is derived from Acts 8 and refers to Simon the sorcerer, who tried to buy the power of the Holy
Spirit he saw working through the Apostles (Acts 8:14-20). The New Catholic Encyclopedia states:

I don't think you completed your post, wwh.

I just goofed in chopping the quote to the right size.