Since the beginnings of history, humans believed in religions of a polytheist type, worshipping a plurality of gods and spirits. By proposing a monotheist religious system, Christianity intended to change from the ground up this old state of affairs which had endured for centuries. However, the old traditions had deep roots in people’s hearts and minds, a fact which made the Church feel threatened. This clash between old traditions and the Christian cult resulted a long history of the persecution of witches.
The Long History of Witchcraft Persecution
The Long History of Witchcraft Persecution
The Long History of Witchcraft Persecution
Since the beginnings of history, humans believed in religions of a polytheist type, worshipping a plurality of gods and spirits. By proposing a monotheist religious system, Christianity intended to change from the ground up this old state of affairs which had endured for centuries. However, the old traditions had deep roots in people’s hearts and minds, a fact which made the Church feel threatened. This clash between old traditions and the Christian cult resulted a long history of the persecution of witches.