2006-11-24 05:48:02 · 26 answers · asked by redneck 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
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2006-11-24 05:49:12 · answer #1 · answered by lookn2cjc 6 · 4⤊ 0⤋
it depends on your definition of witch. if you're catholic, withches were anyone who didn't fit in, regardless of what that person believed or disbelieved. it was very common to condemn people for witchcraft when all they were was different than those around them. women, especially those who had offended someone for something which wasn't anything to be offended about were labeled witchesa for nothing more than being different. men were often condemned for the same reason, as well as because they had something someone else wanted, such as a wife, a plot of land, or an animal someone wanted but wasn't able to buy.
others were condemned, just so the one who made the charge could feel superior.
there was no defense once charged. under torture, you confessed to stop the pain, then you were executed for confessing.
there were some who were tried and tested in a manner which killed you, before you could prove your innocence by dying. once dead, you were declared innocent, but it was too late to save your life.
are there real witches? only if you believe in them.
2006-11-24 14:00:17 · answer #2 · answered by de bossy one 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. And Gerald Gardner did not invent witchcraft. He started a new religion and part of it has witchcraft in it. A lot of ancient witchcraft is merely superstition... such as a more modern song that is sung by kids when it rains "Rain... Rain... Go Away... Come Again... Some Other Day" or throwing salt over your shoulder when you spill it... backtracking when a black cat crosses your path. The "evil eye". But outside of fragments archeologists have found, there isn't much to show exactly what Witchcraft was even in ancient times... unless you look to Egypt.
2006-11-24 13:59:34 · answer #3 · answered by riverstorm13 3 · 4⤊ 0⤋
It depends on your religion and what you consider a witch. I have a large amount of family members from New Orleans, and Voodoo is big there. some people in my family practice (i keep away from that stuff). There are certain things that just can't be explained and are simply just supernatural, so yes they do exist.
2006-11-24 13:53:17 · answer #4 · answered by claradelaluna 1 · 5⤊ 0⤋
Yes, we are very real :) if you would like to know more about us try some of these links.
These links are about my religion "Wicca" not all witches are wiccans though, just thought you should know this.
2006-11-24 14:03:14 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Panacea,first of all,witchcraft existed as far back as 25000 b.c. so I seriously doubt it could have been copied from modern satanism in the 1970's,beyond that if you've ever read of any of LaVey's books(which I doubt you have),you could tell he has a strong contempt for peaceful,Nature witches,thirdly ,I feel it is a high crime to promote ignorance to spread your religious beliefs more effectively.
Goddess Bless!
2006-11-24 13:57:48 · answer #6 · answered by Broken_upon_wheels 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Yes, I'm a witch. Wiccan that casts spells, actually.
2006-11-24 14:00:13 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
Yes in England the head of the coven is one Cherie Blair
2006-11-24 13:53:34 · answer #8 · answered by burtbb0912 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Hang on, let me check. (pinches self) Ouch! That hurt! I must be real then.
Edit: Gerald Gardner did NOT create Witchcraft. Witchcraft has been around for thousands of years.
2006-11-24 13:55:25 · answer #9 · answered by Maria Isabel 5 · 5⤊ 0⤋
Check out Oaxca Mexico
2006-11-24 13:52:31 · answer #10 · answered by ? 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋