History of Witch Craft Witchcraft is about the third biggest religion in America today. ... This history of Witchcraft is ubelievable. ... During the middle ages and the renaissance, witchcraft was considered as evil magic, heresy and devil-worship. ... It can also be used for good rather than for harmful use which most people consider witchcraft being used as. Today, witchcraft is refered as the use of malevolent powers by psychic means without the need for ritual or charm. ...

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In the Wiccan religion, Witchcraft is what is practiced. ... Death by hanging was the most commonly used form for dealing with witchcraft users. ... To be bewitched means, to be put under the power of witchcraft. ... The largest witch-hunt in French history occurred in 1643 - 1645. ... Its clear that witches will continue to be a valid part of our history and our future....

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The art of witchcraft has been around for hundreds of years. ... But does this hold true to everyone's idea of what witchcraft is? ... American history has few subjects as interesting as witchcraft, because if confronts us with many ideas about women. ... Throughout the history of witches there are many instances where men also participated in witchcraft. ... The Salem Witchcraft Trials lasted only a year, but they occupy an entire page of our history." ...

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The Crucible The Crucible is a story which is an understanding of the Salem witch trials, and history implies that innocent people were punished and executed if they were convicted of being a witch. However, witches and witchcraft were often blamed for unknown phenomena, and deeply religious people like the Puritans were easily convinced that it was part of the devils doing. In the late 1600's, many people of Salem were arrested and charged with witchcraft. ... The Salem witchcraft trials were completely outrageous. ... The Puritans were very dedicated to their religious beliefs, and ...

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The history of magic begins in the pre-Christian era. ... One of the oldest tricks in history of magic is called "Cups and Balls". ... Magic was considered to be sign of witchcraft and those who practice magic are involved with the Devil's work. ...

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Witchcraft: Its Effects on Reformers and Europe Witchcraft was seen as a major threat throughout medieval Europe. ... This period was known as the, "witchcraft craze." ... Witchcraft 2. ... Witchcraft effected St. ... The effects of witchcraft reached just that far to even touch someone so important in medieval history. ...

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Many people associate witches with witchcraft. ... Some people believed that witchcraft was used for good. In today's world, forms of witchcraft are still used. ... Throughout history people are portrayed unfairly and for the most part not in a good way. This should be changed so history is not repeated for the umpteenth time. ...

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