RE: A Satanic Black Mass in Government owned venue sheduled
SUBTOPIC: What is a Witch?
SUBTOPIC: Are All Witches Evil?
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I am not sure there is a universally accepted definition of a "witch" or a "warlock" Even the Encyclopedia of Witches, Witchcraft and Wicca, does not make it clear as to what a witch is; other than self-identification (“I am a Witch”). So, when Pastor Greg Locke talks about witches or makes the accusation as to an individual being a "witch," one must understand his criteria. And I'm not so sure he has a definition.
There are solitary practitioners and there are covens. And there are guidebooks, handbooks, manuscripts, and sourcebooks on the practice - they are not all in total agreement.
The term "wicca" is a modern contemporary term for "witchcraft." Wiccan is the term in general use today to describe both witches and warlocks. it is gender immaterial.
While magic (magick), alchemy, and the craft are all associated practices, they are not the same thing. They are independent of each other. However, four centuries ago, witches and necromancers were included in the practice of magic and were rituals to assist the "devil" in "to do mischief."
Tennessee pastor Greg Locke is going viral (again) after a clip of him threatening to expose "six witches" who he says infiltrated his congregation made its way around Twitter.In the video, Locke passionately tells his congregation at Global Vision Bible Church during Sunday service, "we got...
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(COMMENT)
I was given to believe, from Pastor Greg Locke's Vaudeville Act, is that the real intention was to create an atmosphere of solidarity and the need to cause some measure of suspicion in the ranks of the parishioners. It might cause the more weak-minded in attendance to ask themselves: "who are these six witches, and could I be sitting next to one"? And maybe, as a technique used by
circus and carnival barkers to attract curious patrons, to his stage presents and entertainment. The labeling, theatrical accusation of women, and official dancing - in the late 1600s - were anything but in the name and defense of the Christian Deity. This was justice that had run amuck and where the self-righteous, morally superior, and fanatical citizens in the community - characterize by mob executions in order intimidate citizens and to bolster the prestige of civic leaders in pursuit of their religious, political, financial benefit.
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Encyclopedia of Witches, Witchcraft and Wicca — 3rd ed • by Rosemary Ellen Guiley • Published by Facts On File, Inc. • An imprint of Infobase Publishing 132 West 31st Street New York NY 10001 • pg 363 & 376 - 377 • Copyright © 1989, 1999, 2008
Historical dictionary of witchcraft - 1st ed • by Michael D. Bailey.• Published by Scarecrow Press, Inc. subsidiary of The Rowman & Littlefield Publishing Group, Inc. 4501 Forbes Boulevard, Suite 200, Lanham, Maryland 20706 • Copyright © 2003
Book of Occult Philosophy of Geomancy - 4th ed • by Henry Cornelius Agrippa • Translated into English by Robert Turner • Printed by F.C. for John Harrison at the Lamb at the Eaft-end of Pauls
Just a few words from the peanut gallery,
Most Respectfully,
R