Neo-Pagan Witchcraft vs. Satanism
Date Submitted: 02/09/2004 19:22:50
Category: / Society & Culture / Religion
Length: 9 pages (2501 words)
Category: / Society & Culture / Religion
Length: 9 pages (2501 words)
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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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…Notes and References:
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2. Zell, Morning Glory, 'The Lord of Light', Green Egg,
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3. Murray, Margaret, The God of the Witches (Oxford Univ. Press,
NY, 1931) pp. 21-22
4. Cavendish, Richard, 'Satanism', Encyclopedia of Man, Myth and
Magic, Vol. 18 (Marshall Cavendish, NY, 1970) p. 2479
5. Leland, Charles Godfrey, Legends of Florence, (David Nutt,
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6. Guiley, Rosemary, Encyclopedia of Witches and Witchcraft (Facts on
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