Neo-Pagan Witchcraft vs. Satanism
Title: Neo-Pagan Witchcraft vs. Satanism
Category: /Society & Culture/Religion
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Neo-Pagan Witchcraft vs. Satanism
Category: /Society & Culture/Religion
Details: Words: 2501 | Pages: 9 (approximately 235 words/page)
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Neo-Pagan Witchcraft vs. Satanism:
Confusions and Distinctions
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It seems to be necessary to preface every discussion of Witchcraft with an explanation that, no, Neo-Pagan Witches aren't Satanists. The Christian anti-God, Satan, has no place in Pagan pantheons, either mythologically or theologically. Plainly and simply, Satanism is the dark side of Christianity, and Satan is nothing other than the collective Id of Christendom.
Even today, Witchcraft is frequently misrepresented by being confused with
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