Because of the understanding of the Universe and how it works.
Magic offers great knowledge and power to and it is real and practiced from the begin of the world by humans.
It gives you the power of changing things and have power over the elements.
If you want to start learning, you can but occult books and start chatting with people of similar interest.
It is suggested to stay away from black magic.
Its not why DID people use witchcraft, its why DO people use witchcraft. witchcraft is still a highly popular religion, though, many witchs do not notifiy others of their spirituality due to the negitivity of the community.
now, witchcraft isn't all spells. but it can be.
witchcraft/wicca, is also about honouring the goddess and the god (yes, witches do have a god) this is where, in the past few centuries, it has been peceived by many outside the religion, as Satan worshipers, that is because, the wiccan god, has horns like a goat. he is also called 'The Green Man'.
People used witchcraft, and still do, because it is a religion, like it or not. its about believing, dedication, SELF RESPECT, a connection and loving of nature... yea yea... witches are real greenies. HA! THATS BECAUSE WE RESPECT THE EARTH.
Witchcraft and satanism are completely different things.
also. Traditional witches don't believe in the devil.
Haitian Voudo is one of the world's oldest religions. People practice Voodoo because it calls to them, they are able to connect with its deeply rooted history, its lessons, and its passion. It is a beautiful faith.
The reason for witches to yearn for Witchcraft knowledge is basically the Self ownership and Self responsibility. Witches believe that they are the one and only person responsible for their actions and results of their actions. Witches can make what they want to happen and know what is to happen in future.
Witchcraft in its purest form is generally an integral part of many pagan spiritual paths. Asking why it is practiced would be similar to asking why communion is practiced.
Because that's their belief.
so they can get better at it
Between June and September, in 1692, in Salem Mass, 19 people were hung on the charge of Witchcraft. They were accused of Witchcraft. They were not the ones that did the accusing. Giles Corey was pressed death by stones for not pleading guilty to the charge of Witchcraft. Other people died while imprisoned.
People who confessed to Witchcraft were punished. They were burned alive or hung. The people who would not confess were tortured until they confessed or until they died.
they killed the people who practised it
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There never was witchcraft in Salem. It was all superstition that lead to the killings of innocent people.
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.
The people of Salem were afraid of witchcraft.
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