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At a time when participation in the traditional religions is declining among Americans, the practice of witchcraft is said to be on the rise. CBS2's Ali Baum...
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May 4, 2020 · Dig into how the infamous Salem Witch Trials began and why they remain a cautionary tale of the dangers of groupthink and scapegoating.
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Oct 30, 2022 · Witchcraft, which includes Wicca, paganism, folk magic and other New Age traditions, is one of the fastest-growing spiritual paths in America. For me, the answer is yes.
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Oct 30, 2015 · But around the world, innocent people are still attacked and killed for witchcraft. Modern-day witch hunts happen in Africa, the Pacific, Latin America and even in the U.S. and Europe, writes...
Oct 27, 2021 · More than 300 years since the notorious Salem trials, a photographic exhibition shows Americans interpreting – and practising – witchcraft for the 21st century. Melissa Whitworth reports ...
Mar 7, 2024 · What is the 'modern' version of a witch hunt? As was the case in Salem, modern witch hunts involve the trial and persecution of people who have been accused of witchcraft. The hunts can...
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Aug 10, 2020 · Those accused of witchcraft have now found a perhaps unlikely charity ally in their fight for justice: the Catholic missionary society missio, which is part of the global Pontifical Mission ...