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Witchcraft has existed since the beginning of humankind. It was the first form of religion and one branch is Herbalism.
It is their belief, brought down from generations.
The same as it ever was. A myth. A belief by the ignorant. Unfortunately it is still a belief by some people today
Normally, Witchcraft is the use or belief in a demonic art or power. and Craze would be and obsession. So someone obsessed with Demonic ideology
The belief in witchcraft is just one type of superstition. Other types of superstition include the belief in "lucky numbers", astrology, and many others more.
The PBS is a scale that measures seven independent factors of paranormal belief. These factors being Traditional Religious Belief, Psi Belief, Superstition, Spiritualism, Extraordinary Lifeforms, Precognition, and Witchcraft.
The external conflict that confronts the women convicted of witchcraft is their persecution and punishment at the hands of the authorities and society. They face accusations, trials, and ultimately being ostracized or executed based on the false belief that they are practicing witchcraft.
A:People who believed in Christianity and in the reality of magic (other than Christian miracles) were afraid of the power of those who could work magic. This led to witch hunts and the murder of many innocent people accused of 'witchcraft'.
Because their existence and the people's belief in witchcraft and the old ways threatened the power of the Church.
Hating jews.
The belief in life after death.