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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
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.
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.
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 Myself, I can be grouchy before my first coffee, withdrawn when I'm ill, and all of the above in the appropriate times, and as with any human being, the inappropriate times too.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?
The attitudes of people of Shakespeare's day toward witches were inconsistent. The fundamentalist Puritans believed very strongly in the existence and power of witches (hence what happened at Salem) but many people if not most did not believe in them at all, and considered them to be a bit of a joke. As a result, in plays like Thomas Middleton's The Witch, they are portrayed as silly and funny. Two songs from this play were incorporated into Shakespeare's play, showing that the witches were not shown as powerful or dangerous at all when the play was first performed.
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.
What did people believe witches could do in Shakespearean times?
In Shakespearean times, people believed witches possessed supernatural powers, including the ability to cast spells, summon spirits, and predict the future. They were often thought to be capable of causing harm, such as illness or misfortune, through malevolent magic. Additionally, witches were associated with the Devil, leading to widespread fear and suspicion, which often resulted in witch hunts and trials. This belief in witchcraft reflected societal anxieties about the unknown and the struggle between good and evil.
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.
