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Just how the general religion is Christian but the sub-religions are like Methodist, Catholic, Baptist, Seventh Day Adventest, etc...
- I would like to add that the term Pagan is believed to be a term used to describe to local poor/country dwellers who chose to worship the old Gods. Many religions fall under the term "Pagan" or "Non-Christian": Native American, Buddist, Wicca, Witchcraft, Unitarian... read the following link to learn more about the term Pagan see link below.
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basically, all wiccans, or witches are pagan, and or harness the nautre that pagans believe in
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not all pagans are witches,/wiccans or do spells/magic
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Witchcraft is a practice, a tool. Not a religion. There ARE religions that utilitize magick and witchcraft - such as Wicca. But not all witches have a religious base and they certainly aren't all pagan.
Paganism is an umbrella term to refer to many non-Abrahamic faiths - like Druidism, Wicca, Asatru, etc.
Pagan is an umbrella term that refers to religions that usually involve pantheism (many gods) or nature worship. Witchcraft (Wicca) is considered a pagan religion, but not all pagans practice witchcraft. Also, if you want to get technical, witchcraft is a magickal practice, while Wicca is a religion based on witchcraft.
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Is witchcraft a tradition in paganism?
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.
Do all Catholics practice witchcraft?
Catholics do not practice witchcraft That is considered paganism which is a different religion and belief system all together.
Was Jesus into witchcraft?
Christianity believed Paganism, and any other religion that worshiped other gods, to be Satanism. So to answer your question, no. Jesus was not into witchcraft.
What is the difference between wicca and witchcraft?
Basically, only the negative connotation associated with the word Witchcraft. But witchcraft has been around longer, and wicca was inspired by witchcraft. The people who practice call witchcraft the ancient craft, while wicca is more modernized
What does Danforth say is the difference between ordinary crime and witchcraft?
Danforth is a judge in the novel The Crucible, which depicts the Salem witch trials. He says that the difference between witchcraft and ordinary crime is that a person accused of witchcraft cannot defend themselves by calling witnesses.
Is witchcraft illegal?
Witchcraft is one of the spiritual paths under the umbrella of Paganism. Paganism is recognized by many countries as a legitimate "religion". There are some countries where practitioners are still persecuted, however, in Canada, the USA, England, most of Europe it is accepted.
Does Witchcraft exist in Europe?
Yes, many forms of paganism and the Craft exist in countries throughout the world.
Is witchcraft connected to pagan superstitions?
Paganism in modern times is an umbrella term for any nature based religion or set of beliefs and practises. Historically a "Pagan" was a country dweller, or one who comes from the heath. While "Witchcraft" is the craft of the wise - the practise of magick in order to maximise the natural order of things. Witchcraft is a pathway within Paganism.
Is it possible to practice witchcraft without it being religious ie Paganism Wicca and if so what are some books or sites about it?
Witchcraft is not linked to a religion. Not all Pagans practice witchcraft and not all witchcraft practitioners are Pagan. If you were to define nonreligious as the absence of deity then try practicing Wicca. With Wicca, there is no claim to worship a deity, but rather, nature. Also, Paganism is not a religion. It is an umbrella term defining a specific type of religion.
Is witch ture?
Of course witchcraft is real and of course it does work! Ever heard of Wicca or Paganism? Herbalism, perhaps?
What is modern witchcraft or wicca?
In a way both are modern. But Wicca is more modern overall - since it is a branch of witchcraft. To better explain - All Wiccans are Witches, but not all Witches are Wiccan. Paganism is the oldest religion involving witchcraft.
What is the difference between peganism and wicca?
I try to explain the difference in this manner: Wicca is to Paganism what Catholicism is to Christianity. The most recognised, and the ones with the most rules.
