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Talk:Witchcraft

2007-05-23T01:44:31Z

Mistress:

This article looks like it has been copied from a 15th century inquisition guidebook.

Can someone who's knowledgeable on this subject insert something on which burnings, and witchcraft in other cultures/religion, besides Medieval Christian Europe?
[[User:MiddleMan|MiddleMan]]

Middleman, I have attempted to make factual changes, however I have been accused by another contributor as adding personal bias. If you have any ideas, i'm happy to listen to them!
--[[User:Mistress|Mistress]] 21:44, 22 May 2007 (EDT)

Witchcraft

2007-05-23T01:42:43Z

Mistress: Witchraft is the practice of the belief of a witch

'''Witchcraft''' Contrary to the belief of most, Witchcraft is NOT the use of black magic. It has been proven throughout modern history, and is widely documented, that Witchcraft is indeed the "Practice of the Witch". It is based from the ideas and representations of witches.

There is no Devil nor Satan in Witchcraft, nor witches believe in the Devil. The Devil/Satan first appeared in Christian teachings. Historians acknolwedge the basic idea of the Devil/Satan came from the pre-christian images of the Pagan God Pan.

A "witch" was orginally known as a "wise woman" one that knew the insights to nature, who worked within th universe and works with the animals. She was also known in ancient times as a nurse, a confidant and practiced in all manner of natural remedies. Witchcraft is the practice of this.

Mondern Witchcraft includes many forms of craft, beading, sewing, kitchen witchery (cooking), homemaking, working with the natural energies. Many witches celebrate the seasonal changes in Earths natural cycle and don't rely on "supernatural" practices.

It has been proven scientifically that the false representation through the ages, specifically the witchhunts, were indeed false. Witches were not able to ride broom sticks, they aren't able to fly through the air, they weren't ever seen to be kissing the devil - science has proven beyond a doubt that this could not have taken place.

Currently there are many practicing and famous witches and each of these witches practice a different form of Witchcraft.

Relations with the Devil/Satan are best left to the Christians and Satanists. Witches (some) have ties with Satanists, though prefer to work with the creed of "As ye harm none, do what they will" rather than working with a Christan concept of Satanism.

This article is written on fact, not personal bias.

Witchcraft

2007-05-23T01:22:20Z

Mistress: Witchraft is the practice of the belief of a witch

'''Witchcraft''' is a path that is chosen by those that are 'witches' or used as a term by a practicing witch. It varies in use from working with nature, worshipping the earth, the universe, a God or Goddess, and encompasses many varied ideals. Some also use supernatural style powers, creating cosmic style energies. Witchcraft may include any act or instance of employing sorcery, or some may work with malevolent intent.

Witchcraft, contrary to popular belief does NOT call upon the powers of the [[devil]] much like a believer prays and believes in the power of [[God]]. The devil is very much a Christian concept and exists only since the time of Christ.

Prior to this, some (not all) witches were known to celebrate Pan, the closest looking to the Christian Satan/Devil. At no time does Pan represent anything as devastating as the Christian Devil.
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--[[User:Mistress|Mistress]] 21:22, 22 May 2007 (EDT)