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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.
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∙ 14y agoPagan 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.
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 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 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.
Does Witchcraft exist in Europe?
Yes, many forms of paganism and the Craft exist in countries throughout the world.
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.
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.
Is witch ture?
Of course witchcraft is real and of course it does work! Ever heard of Wicca or Paganism? Herbalism, perhaps?
What are the difference between pilgrims and wampanoag chores?
The difference between the two were that the pilgrims practiced religious freedom with British beliefs. On the contrary, the Wampanoag were Pagans (aka practiced witchcraft).
What year was witchcraft discovered?
Witchcraft stems from the Pagan religion- one of the first religions. It's more than just casting spells, and it is NOT about satanism. I highly suggest you do more research on witchcraft and Paganism than what ever you find on this website- google is a wonderful guide! :)
How does society see witchcraft nowadays?
In North America, witchcraft is one of many accepted spiritual paths. Paganism, the umbrella term for many spiritual paths including witchcraft, is officially recognized by the Military in both Canada and the United States. In countries where freedom of religion is granted the citizenry, the practice of witchcraft is a legal right.
What was witchcraft like in the 16th century?
There is very little known about the true practices of Witchcraft and Paganism in the middle ages due to that the only historical documentation of the practices were transcribed by Christian clergy whose documenting would have been biased to further their assertions of Witchcraft being evil.
