In North America, witchcraft is one of many accepted spiritual paths.
Paganism, the umbrella term for many spiritual paths including witchcraft, is officially recognized by the Military in both Canada and the United States.
In countries where freedom of religion is granted the citizenry, the practice of witchcraft is a legal right.
Witchcraft was never a problem in society due to what they performed. It was so normal that many didn't even give it a second thought. However, when the religions Judaism and Christianity arose those who employed witchcraft found themselves under persecution and ridicule.
Yes they did. They so believed in witchcraft that they persecuted and killed anyone they felt was practicing witchcraft. See the link below.
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Puritan's were highly religions and did not believe in any type of witchcraft and so they felt the need to excommunicate any women they felt were part of witchcraft. Nevertheless, lots of women were put for trial while being innocent
There was a large contingent of people then who thought so. They were very like the large contingent of people who think so nowadays.
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.
Discrimination occurs around the world in society, including against African people. It is no different nowadays, than it was in the past, except that it is less socially acceptable for certain groups to be discriminated against.
If you were suspected of being a witch centuries ago you would be burned at the stake, drowned, jailed, or any number of things. Nowadays, most societies recognise that there is no such thing as witchcraft.
Witchcraft beliefs were prevalent in several of the 13 colonies, most notably in Massachusetts, particularly during the infamous Salem witch trials of 1692. The Puritanical society in Massachusetts held strong religious convictions, leading to a heightened fear of witchcraft and the supernatural. Other colonies, such as Connecticut and New York, also experienced witchcraft accusations, but Massachusetts remains the most notorious for its witchcraft hysteria. Overall, the fear of witchcraft reflected broader anxieties about religious and social order in colonial America.
Women's position in society made them vunerable and the picture of the stereotypical witch was built around that.
Some people consult witchdoctors to cure diseases or find a husband.In Africa, Witchcraft has played a role in rebellions, fighting wars, gaining independence and is often seen at election time.