The word witchcraft dates back many hundreds of years and means "the craft of the wise."

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Witchcraft

The word witchcraft dates back many hundreds of years and means "the craft of the wise." It is also commonly defined as the use of supposed magical powers to influence people and events. Witchcraft has come to refer to a set of beliefs and practices that some people consider a religion. It is one of the fastest growing religions in the world. Witchcraft is a polytheistic religion, which means there is more than one God. Witches believe in the law of threefold return; i.e. whatever you do is returned to you three times over, whether it is good or bad. Witches may be female or male

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The Earth - Pagans are very eco-conscious and believe it is our responsibility to take care of the planet. Some find that the most effective way to do this is to be actively participant in environmental campaigns, to recycle, to always look for new ways to reduce waste, to save water and electricity where possible, to plant and care for trees, and so forth.

Magic - is one of the main things that people connect to the word 'Witchcraft', and often has the most misconceptions surrounding