Before anyone can speak their opinion on the practice of witchcraft, one must know a little bit about the religion itself. There are many different definitions of witchcraft. In Webster's Dictionary, it defines witchcraft as. The Christian definition of witchcraft is simply "devil-worship" or just plain sin. However, the

There are many different types of witchcraft, or wicca. Sometimes, it is simply just charms and spells that people chant. These spells can be considered either good or bad, depending on the purpose of the hex. The magic used in witchcraft can also vary. It basically comes down to either black magic, which is meant to do harm, or white magic, which is only meant to heal and help.

Probably the largest group of people who greatly disapprove of witch craft are Christians, God's chosen people. They use the Bible as evidence as to why witch craft is a sin. In the Old Testament, God has provided multiple verses showing the evil of witch craft. In Exodus 22:18, God simply says, "Do not allow a witch to live." Later, in Deuteronomy 18:10, the Bible says no one should be a witch for it is seen as evil in God's eyes. 2 Chronicles 33:6 shows an example of a man who used witch craft and enchantments and did much evil in the sight of God, which provoked Him to anger. Jeremiah 27:9 urges us never to listen to what a witch has to say, because they only preach false things against God. Daniel chapter 2 is a complete chapter about the harm and evil of witchcraft.

One falsehood about witch craft is the statement "It is not a religion." In reality, it is. Although it may come across as fake and simply idol worship and chants, it is truly a religion. Witches have their own Book of Shadows and their own god and goddess. Witchcraft is also observed by the United States government as a real religion that is also practiced in the United States army. So yes, it is a religion.

So is witch craft evil? Is it a false religion? There will never be a real answer to these questions. It seems that no one can agree on the same answer. Even the witches themselves have disputes within their own belief. Even though the Bible does give factual information as to what's right and what's wrong, it is up to each individual person to decide for themselves what they are going to believe in. So what is the real definition of witchcraft? Decide for yourself.

Probably the most memorable events of 16th and 17th century witchcraft craze were the famous witch hunts that took place in New England. Here, the witches were sought out and captured, where they were then put on trial and persecuted for their actions. During these trials they identified and tested the suspects, carefully questioning them. After each trial, the witch hunters were paid a fee for each conviction. One of the most common tests used on the witches was called "pricking." This was where the women were searched for a mark on their bodies that were supposedly put there by the devil. If this spot was found, they were accused of being a witch. Other proofs were additional breasts, inability to weep, and failure of the water test, where the women were thrown into the water. If she floated, she was a witch, but if she drowned, she was innocent. Those who were convicted of witchcraft were then faced with a long string of tortures.

A final reason why neutrality between Christianity and witchcraft is false, is the 10 commandments. In God's law he plainly says, "Thou shalt not serve any god before me." If someone practices witch craft how can they obey this law as well? Being neutral is not an option. Basically, all witch craft practices go against the Law. Therefore they are seen as sin, something unassociated with Christianity. It is spiritually impossible to serve God and witch craft at the same time. One must choose what they want instead of staying "neutral."

Another inaccurate belief about witches is that they hate Christians and God. In fact, witches recognize that every religion is sacred and different from theirs. They respect each one because they know that some people put their whole lives into their belief. They are very tolerent and acceptive of other faiths. Some witches may have contradictions with the church and other Christians, but it is only because

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