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It's more a matter of what they DON'T believe. There are many stereotypes about witches-- some people think they worship the devil, for example, but they do not. The word "witch" is derived from "wicca," a word that means a magician, or a person with "wisdom that comes from secret knowledge." Witches generally worship nature, and are dualistic-- they believe in a god and a goddess. Witches became unpopular because they were pagans and the dominant Christian faith was opposed to pagan beliefs. Today, witches are still stereotyped negatively, but most continue the ancient nature-worship and pagan rituals they have observed for centuries.

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