Because he was just born that way.
and he thought that they were out to get him he thought they were going to killl him , he also rote a book ANTI WITCH CAMP trying to get them away from himself and others he was very unhiygenic aswell maybe that was a cause !
King James was not scared of witches but didn't like them
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I would say it went deeper than that. For him (or people appointed by him) to re-translate every instance in The Bible of the word "poisoner" and every mention of those who spoke curses as "witch" sounds like a VERY unhealthy paranoia. But that's just my opinion.
No, he wasn't, but he didn't like them. He actually accused them of stealing his toe!
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witchcraft was seen as a crime or evil (what ever floats your boat)
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Witchcraft is not allowed in Christian beliefs. The Christian bible (King James edition) clearly says those who practice witchcraft and black magic will not go to heaven.
King James 1 wrote and published a book about witchcraft titled Daemonologie in 1597.The full title of the book is Daemonologie, In Forme of a Dialogie, Diuided into three Bookes. By James Rx.
they will be tortured ---- Yes, some people were charged with being witches during Elizabeth's reign. In 1562 the Witchcraft Act was passed that made it illegal to practice conjuring, enchantments and witchcraft.
In England, Scotland, and most of Ireland, the Witchcraft Act was repealed in 1951. It remained in place in the Republic of Northern Ireland until 1983, although it was never enacted.The Witchcraft Act was officially replaced by the Fraudulent Mediums Act 1951. This act prohibits any person from claiming to be a psychic, medium, or other spiritualist while attempting to deceive and make money. It excludes stage magic which is purely for entertainment purposes. In the USA Witchcraft is not illegal, but in Israel and Saudi Arabia laws are still in place, and punishments can be severe.
King James VI of Scotland, who later became King James I of England, was connected to the campaign against witches and witchcraft through his publication of the book "Daemonologie" in 1597. In this work, James expressed his strong belief in witchcraft and outlined his support for the persecution and prosecution of witches. He also played a role in the North Berwick Witch Trials in Scotland, where he personally interrogated accused witches.
There is absolutely zero scientific evidence that "witchcraft" does any thing whatsoever.
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Witchcraft has many social functions. It can be used to help calm someone who is angry, make someone sad happy, or make the unlucky lucky.