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people believed in witches because they wanted someone to blame for the black death and other bad things that happened such as lightening, crops not harvesting and barns setting alight

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Do witches hate children?

No, the idea that witches hate children is a stereotype from folklore and fairy tales. In reality, witches, like people, come in all different types and personalities.


How many people believe in miracles?

see related questions; * http://wiki.answers.com/Q/What_is_a_miracle * Why does the church today have a difficult time accepting miracles such as the presence of the outpouring of the Holy Spirit?


Do followers of kabballah believe some people are born without souls?

No, followers of Kabbalah do not believe that people are born without souls. Instead, Kabbalists believe that every person is born with a soul that is connected to the divine, and it is their life's journey to uncover and manifest the potential of that soul.


Why is relion so important to people?

Some people believe that if they don't follow a certain religion they will be punished in the afterlife for instance some people are catholic they believe in one god and no other god. Where as other people believe there is more than one god when we don't know how many gods there are but people believe for a reason.


What do non religious people believe in?

It greatly varies. Some believe in evolution, others believe in a God but not one who wishes to be served. Some non-religious people even believe in reincarnation, though this is rare as most people believing in reincarnation are religious. The most usual alternative to religion is called secular humanism, which asserts that we human beings have our own intrinsic meaning and value, and we should believe in ourselves; we do not need to derive meaning from supernatural beings such as God. There are also some non-religious people who simply do not believe in anything, which is a philosophy called nihilism (from the Latin; nihil means nothing).

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Who told people to believe in witches?

Probably witches.


Do people believe in witches?

Some do, some don't. It really depends on their personal beliefs.


What do people believe about witches?

Most people believe they are deluded.


Why do people believe in witches and wizards?

Do You? Some do, some don't. I know some real close relatives who do


Why do some believe that witches were behind the curse of Macbeth?

Answer this question… Why do some believe that real witches were behind the curse of Macbeth?


Are warlocks or witches or wizards considered demons?

No. Witches, warlocks and wizards are human beings. However, there are some people who believe that witches, warlocks and wizards receive power from demons.


Did people believe in witches in the 1600?

Yes they did.


What powers did people believe that witches had?

people believed witches could change the weather and change people's appearances and personality's


Did people still believe in witches in 1913?

Yes, i believe in witches to this very day! i bet your a witch...please dont kill me! :(


Why did people used to believe in witches?

People still believe in witchcraft and witches. This has never gone away, but centuries ago people who had red hair were often seen as witches and people who were not part of a community but considered outsiders or odd were seen as witches. Witchcraft was often used to explain events in a community.


Are there any witches in Gambia?

No. There are no witches in Gambia. But there are some gullible people that may believe in witches for no good reason. If you want to find some real live witches, you can find them in the United States. However do not get the mistaken belief that witches are necessarily evil or servants of Satan, the devil or Lucifer. Real witches are descendants of ancient earth and pagan religions.


Why people believe in witches?

Those of us who are practicing witches have no problem believing in ourselves and others who practice as we do.