WitchCraft and Wicca
In the 16th and 17th centuries, witchcraft was seen everywhere, or at least people though it was everywhere. People didn't actually find real witches, but felt it was their duty to burn someone at the stake if she or even he was believed to be a witch, be possessed by a spirit or do something unexplainable. Throughout history, witches have been hated, persecuted, tortured and even killed as many willingly point out. Many people in the Salem witch trials were believed of being witches, example of things they were accused of being witches for were:
- Cannibalism
- Un- explainable doings
- Disappearances
- Appearance (face and body)
- If a member of your family was killed for being a witch, say your mother, then all the girls in the family would be killed also.
Others people were held in the Old Salem Witch Jail while another witch was being punished, it was a filthy rat infested dungeon located close to the north river. Not only was the place unsanitary, but also the jailers had permission when searching the women for witch marks they had to strip the women and prick and burn them. After the search the women were given robes to wear and burned at the stake or:
- Hung
- Be-headed
- Thrown into a river with heavy shackles
- Thrown off a cliff.
In 1563, Queen Elizabeth forced a Witchcraft Act on Parliament saying that any person found as a witch, in possession of a witch (lives with one and knows it) will be hung without a trial. Spells have also played a big part in witchcraft, yet, they weren't even real spells. People could be out watering their flowers and be accused of being a witch, simply because many people believe that Magic is practiced...
Reviews of: "WitchCraft and Wicca"
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i never new that
though i know that they burn witches
did u know that joan of arc(a hero)was burned at the stake being accused of withchcraft?
we got to see a really good movie bout it. kinda like the ones in movie theaters
Interesting paper although I dont beleive in Witchcraft. Your paper was very well crafted so I give you a green :).
Although I know very little about witchcraft and wicca, a friend of mine really believes in it. Now I have more information about her beliefs and understand her more. Thank you!
This is a topic that many, including myself are completely ignorant on. Thanks for providing accurate, easy to read information, I applaud those who take time to learn more about others and their beliefs. Well done!!
I used to be extremely fascinated by Wicca, and still am to an extent - although I prefer traditional Witchcraft. Good essay, pity you didn't use more sources.
and really interesting to read. I learnt a lot!
"Wicca as it is a Religion can lead to infertility, as it is a gift given to Satan. Teenagers think that Wicca's 'cool' but you don't get something for nothing, each time a spell is cast, you lose something and Satan gains it, each time he performs a spell he losses nothing but gains followers. Just remember that when you call upon these evil beings, you are calling on the powers of Satan."
Where did you get that information? Wiccans don't call upon Satan, in fact, the vast majority of them don't believe in Satan, as it is something from the Christian religion and not Wiccanism. Also, I've never heard of people calling themselves a "Wicca", they usually call themselves a "Wiccan" or a "Witch."
If you saw 2 people who were wiccan, would u say;
"there wiccans"? Wicca is used when talking about two or more!!! Wiccan is one person. I would know, trust me. It has been proven that some wicca have been possessed by devil-live spirits all because of magic. Wicca's use black magic, not fairy tale magic like tinker-bell. Yes, the power they recive is from satan, they are NOT satanists, but like i said, you dont get something for nothing. Hope this answers your question.
Very fair and informative. Good work citing references, too.
I got a Dvd player for my brithday and it came free with 2 others, i havent watched it but i should!!
I know some people who practice Wicca and they are thoroughly misunderstood. You did an excellent job with this essay in explaining this religion. You get this to flow relatively well and the quote on the end gives it a fitting conclusion. Overall, this is quite informational and well-researched. Nice job.
Thank you all for your comments. I am new to this site, and to have one of my essays so apresated is flattering. Thanks once again for your support.
This paper is very interesting and provides much needed info on someone who is new to the topic like myself. Thanks!
The author of this paper holds to many ideas not rooted in fact. The equivalent to the word "witch" has a negative conotation in every language in every culture on earth. This includes non-Christian cultures and even Pagan cultures. Witch burnings still occur even today in Hindu dominated India, and have nothing to do with Christian beliefs. Wicca, despite the witch-ful thinking of Wiccans, has nothing to do with ancient witchcraft. Wicca wasn't even created until 1954! Consult Triumph of The Moon by Ronald Hutton, Crafting The Art of Magic by Adian Kelly, Goddess Unmasked by Philip Davis, The Encyclopedia of Witchcraft and Demonology by R.H. Robbins for more details. Also, some parts of this essay simply make no sense. Example: "The words "Wicca" and "Wiccan" are relatively well defined at this time, such terms as Satanism, Paganism and Witchcraft." Huh????
If 38 people found this article somehow helpful, it's not hard to believe the American Educational system is in bad shape. Only two sources were cited, and both of them were urls. religious tolerance.org is run by wiccans and atheists and has a definite anti-Christian bias. It's about like going to David Duke fr information on race relations. usminc.org is a more level headed view on witchcraft, wicca, and such topics even if it is a Christian website.
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I think this essay has a really interesting content as well as a nice flowing style of writing. i know a little about Wicca, i come from a family where it has always been an 'interest', and your essay is accurate and goes a long way to helping others understand the religion. Many thanks to you.
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