I use it to describe my own personal spiritual path.
It was the wicked witch which practiced witchcraft.
That is not true.
Pharmakeia is a Greek word that can be translated as "witchcraft" or "sorcery." In ancient times, it often referred to the use of magical potions or drugs for witchcraft practices.
The word witchcraft is a noun. It is the practice of witches.
The root word of "witchcraft" is "witch," which comes from the Old English word "wicca" meaning "sorcerer" or "wizard."
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ya its part of it. In some of the branches of Paganism you can and do find people who use witchcraft as part of their spiritual path, however it is a personal choice and not all use it. To use an old mathematical formula... All Witchcraft is Pagan, but not all Paganism is Witchcraft.
witchcraft
Witchcraft is one of the most misunderstood and maligned spiritual paths in the world today.
It is a group of religions. It is not "used".
Witchcraft is a way of life. It is a religion (or, rather, a group of religions) and magick. One form is Wicca.
The word "witchcraft" was introduced by the Vatican around 1600's to label any religious or ritual practice that does not match with Christianity. This word was originally meant to give an evil steriotype. Most of the witches who practices witchcraft does not hurt anyone. Witchcraft is an innocent art and craft.