Is There a Link Between Satanism and Witchcraft?

Let’s get it straight. The word Satanism is used in different contexts, the worship of Satan or the practice of the magic arts; witchcraft is the use of supernatural or magical powers. The link is in the practice of magic or the use of supernatural powers, which comes from a negative source. A witch may not worship Satan but the mere indulging in the magic arts creates this link.

Mention witches and we all react but differently. We however connect witches with everything evil. But are we right? Witches profess that they are just like you and me only that they are more attuned to nature and they have their own deities.

Self-proclaimed witches strongly deny links with the devil but they believe in a deity that possesses both male and female characteristics. They also center their religious rites on the concept of a mother goddess, which represents the life force of nature and nurture. They also strongly argue that they are linked to the forces of nature and they continue to ride on the rhythms of the cycle of life.

They have the right to their spirituality and they won’t enforce this on others. Yet they have to hide their pentacles or risk physical attack or public ridicule. But they want to make it clear that they are not Satan’s followers. But to the adherents of the Catholic faith, this reeks of hypocrisy. The link between Satanism and witchcraft will always exist, no matter what excuses are given.

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