Wiccan is an ancient pagan religion. As a matter of fact, it’s one of the oldest religions in history. Members of the Wiccan religion call themselves witches. They are well documented throughout history. Witchcraft is magical power that witches and warlocks have. Many people believe these magical powers come from evil spirits. Throughout history many parts of the world considered witchcraft to be evil. For hundreds of years the Catholic church sought to root out witches, and untold thousands were burned at the stake.

But there is also the good witchcraft. The perfect example of this is a love potion. A witch can concoct a love potion that when given to someone will cause the person drinking it to fall in love with the giver.

In recent times, many perceive the Wiccan religion and witches as good witches. This is especially true of organized Wiccan groups in America and Europe.

Perhaps one of the most infamous documentation of the existence of witches was at the Salem Witch Trials in the 1800s. Unfortunately, at the time, witchcraft was considered evil. A court of law convicted the witches of performing illegal witchcraft. Many of the accused, even admitted their guilt.

Hot News!! On November 1st, 2001, Salem, Massachusetts cleared 20 people of being witches. These people were convicted and executed for being witches during the infamous Salem Witch trials in the 1800s.

Did you know? The English government captured Joan of Ark and condemned her as a witch. She was burned at the stake.