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Well, in past there were some things that people would consider witchcraft(some of the older or more foreign religions would be seen as witchcraft,) and "witches" made a convenient scapegoat, so belief in them was encouraged so there was someone to blame when things went wrong.
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Why did they believe in witches in Medieval times?
Mostly because of their religion
In the older times was there such things as witches?
Unquestionably, there were people who were believed to throw curses about. Whether that is really witchcraft is another question. There were also pagans, but pagans were not usually accused of being witches; they were objects of conversion.
How did suspicion make people believe in witches?
The belief in witches dated back to ancient times. Saint Augustine had stated that these creatures gain their power from Satan. Various portions of the scriptures refer to witches. As a result, fear of witches was common in previous centuries.
What did people in medieval times reacted to witches?
they loved witches. Just accepted them for who the areee they loved witches. Just accepted them for who the areee
What makes us believe that God is real?
A:People are herd animals. Most of us like to belong to the group and follow the common position on things beyond our knowledge. And it takes courage not to believe in something that others seem to believe in strongly. In earlier times, people believed in witches because everyone believed in witches. They believed in ghosts or possession by demons because everyone else believed in them. People still believe God is real because the people around us believe this.
Are witches friendly?
There are so many types of Witches, they believe and practice different paths. Most of the people who practice Witchcraft are friendly and accepting other people of different paths, religions and races than other people. Yes, most of the witches are friendly... Witches are people, they can be friendly, loving, out-going and fun to be around. They can also be serious, dedicated, distracted and very studious. Myself, I can be grouchy before my first coffee, withdrawn when I'm ill, and all of the above in the appropriate times, and as with any human being, the inappropriate times too.
What changes happened in Salem in the 17th century during the Witch hunts?
People who were pagans, wiccans or did witchcraft went underground, and that's why now days you come across people who don't even know what paganism or wicca is and also believe witches and witchcraft is not real. Whereas paganism was there in the VERY beginning so then shouldn't it be more out there? it isn't because of the burning times. Although now Salem is a place where a lot of wiccans, witches and pagans live, they've made it their home, since the burning times died out and more open minded, reasonable people came around.
Why did the people believe in witches in shakespeare times?
During Shakespeare's time, belief in witches was influenced by societal fears, religious teachings, and superstitions. People believed that witches had supernatural powers to harm others and were in league with the devil. The fear of witchcraft was heightened by events like the witch trials in England and Scotland.
Why do witches have such a bad rap?
It is mainly because of the Catholic Church. They oppose witchcraft and witches, as they believe it to be "the work of Satan". Since the burning times, witchcraft is looked upon with the stereotype of something that is not right or taboo.
From what age are people considered old?
According to a Survey in the New York Times, most people believe old age to begin at 68. It is believed that old age is subjective. The older you get, the longer you will believe old age to begin at.
How did witches melt in Roman times?
They didn't. Witches don't melt.
When witches go against witches?
some times they do but not all the time
