Do you believe it is all a myth or there is something (anything) to it?
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Yes, people are using witchcraft, and there are many different beliefs and practices associated with it:
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Yes, people are using witchcraft, and there are many different beliefs and practices associated with it:
- Belief
A 2022 study found that belief in witchcraft is widespread, ranging from 9% to 90% of people in different countries. Belief in witchcraft is linked to cultural and socioeconomic factors, such as lower education levels, poorer economic development, and higher religiosity.
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- Practice
Some people practice witchcraft as a way to draw meaning from chaos and control their circumstances. Wicca is a tradition that includes rituals that are often performed in a practitioner's home, and typically involve a circle, an altar, and tools such as a chalice, pentacle, and wand.
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- Abuse
There are thousands of cases each year of people being accused of witchcraft, often with fatal consequences. These practices are a challenge for countries in the global North, especially within migrant communities.