Some methods of torturing the accused witches into confessing were thumbscrews, whips, red-hot tongs, and the rack, this lead to their bones being crushed, limbs severed and flesh seared. ... They attacked the breasts and genitals with pincers, red-hot irons and pliers (2). ... The Church and men alike should be forever sorry for their part in the witch-hunting craze. ...
In modern society, one would think that there isn't any place for fantasy and superstitions, but the United States is full of people who are convinced that psychics can predict their future, they have ghosts living in their houses, aliens visit the Earth in flying saucers, and even that they can talk to the dead.7 People believe in the supernatural because they want to believe, because it makes them happy, even if those beliefs exist against logic or opposing evidence.8 In Detroit, "ghost-busting is back big time," with "at least five "ghost hunting" clubs" springing up in the met...
She was described as wearing a black cape, and black hat, and a red paragon bodice embroidered and looped with lace of different colors."... "It is possible to interpret witch-hunting as a means of reaffirming this authority at a time when some women...where testing these constraints, and when women without husbands or male siblings inherits property". ...
Witchcraft? Witchcraft is a sensation that has captured the minds of people since the beginning of time. I think it important to first discuss some history of witchcraft. The World Book Encyclopedia (2002) describes some of the history as follows: The term witch comes from the Old Englis...
