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"Jesus Was a Magician" Claim Christian Witches

February 27th, 2019

So-called “Christian witches” from all corners of the country are preparing to gather in Salem, Massachusetts on Easter weekend for their first official convention. Topics of discussion include why Jesus was actually a wizard, and how the Bible promotes sorcery. Continue Reading »

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Witches Furious Over Trump's Never-Ending 'Witch Hunt' References

December 17th, 2018

Many witches have taken issue with President Trump's use of the phrase "witch hunt," arguing the term is both problematic and historically inaccurate. But they're not optimistic their voices will be heard. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Pagan & Wiccan, Political & Religious Controversy | 73 Comments »

Rise in Exorcisms a Product of the Occult, Catholic Church Says

November 30th, 2018

In a sign of the strange times we live in, exorcisms are enjoying increased popularity the in modern occult movement. A recent story in The Atlantic suggests priests from the Catholic Church are fielding more requests for exorcisms than anytime in recent history. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Pagan & Wiccan, Christian | 100 Comments »

Fighting MAGA With Magic: Resistance Witches Seek to Sink Trump

October 26th, 2018

You’ve probably heard of "The Resistance", a movement working to combat the Trump administration’s agenda and policy proposals. But did you know there’s also a "Magic Resistance"? Comprised of at least 13,000 neo-pagans, Wiccans, and witches, the group holds monthly meetings and casts spells on the president. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Pagan & Wiccan, Political & Religious Controversy | 141 Comments »

What’s So Wrong With Halloween?

October 24th, 2011

As Halloween approaches, many families are preparing for fun parties, trick-or-treating, apple-bobbing, and pumpkin-carving, but one pastor is waging a spiritual "battle" against the "evils" of the holiday through a process of Christianization. The new, Christ Continue Reading »

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