2007-10-30 21:33:23 · 13 answers · asked by capekicks 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Just for being there when stuff starts happening?
2007-10-30 21:34:53 · update #1
That is ancient history. Witchcraft is no longer a crime. Not even in Salem, in fact many opens are in that city now. Witchcraft is protected under the freedom of religion of the constitution.
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2007-10-30 21:44:12 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 1⤋
Witchcraft or more accurately magic is no longer considered a crime however that does not stop non magical people from having a dim view of it, that is why magical people choose not to discuss magical practice with those who are not magical. Also, witchcraft is not a religion so ought not to be protected under any religious freedom act. This further demonstrates how misinformed people are. Witchcraft is magic practiced by witches nothing more. Magic and religion are not the same.
2007-10-31 05:08:27 · answer #2 · answered by A-chan 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I live in Massachusetts. Witchcraft is not illegal - in fact it's celebrated (especially) in Salem..... Even the City Police uniform bears the design of the traditional witch. Salem as we know it today is not where the witch trials of the mid 16 hundreds were. They were held in nearby Danvers - as all of Massachusetts North Shore was Salem at that time. Hope this helps: Sincerely, "A Witch From Massachusetts!"
2007-10-31 06:16:29 · answer #3 · answered by Nantucket Sailor 1 · 3⤊ 0⤋
In 1641, we were still British colonies and the Bill of Rights didn't exist yet. Under the Bill of Rights, freedom of religion is protected.
2007-10-31 04:40:26 · answer #4 · answered by ?Heretic? 4 · 5⤊ 0⤋
Just being a little different can cause things to heat up. Some of my family members were burned at the stake for being gifted.
2007-10-31 04:40:37 · answer #5 · answered by inteleyes 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Like what? Cackling old hags and bubbling caldrons...? Mysterious tappings and thumpings...moans and rattling chains...you guys gonna disembowel a cat? What? Its a halloween party for pete's sake...get over yourself.
2007-10-31 04:38:52 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Apparently you just had to be seen hanging around the devil, you didn't actually have to hi-five him. I guess you'll be guilty by association.
2007-10-31 04:55:37 · answer #7 · answered by Sam T 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
hell if i know
and might i add, that sucks hardcore... you could get the supreme court against stuff like that and say its a violation of your religion
2007-10-31 04:37:15 · answer #8 · answered by Atomic New Theory 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
North Carolina, maybe. Oregon, no way.
2007-10-31 04:37:13 · answer #9 · answered by Who's got my back? 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
That ban was lifted years ago, You will be just fine.
Goddess Bless.
Blessed Be.
2007-10-31 14:12:12 · answer #10 · answered by Zero Cool 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋