Why did Dungeons & Dragons fifth edition eliminate the Wish and Miracle spells/prayers?

Why did Dungeons & Dragons fifth edition eliminate the Wish and Miracle spells/prayers?
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Maybe because nobody believes in that shit anymore. Other than that, I just don’t know.
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