Thematic Considerations On Witchcraft : 25 pages in
length. An in-depth analysis of the occult, witchcraft's themes
and practices including the "evil eye" etc.; The writer examines
witch craft's history, various theological perspectives, the
concept of salvation, the possibility of Hell, cults, and much
more. Bibliography lists approximately 20 sources.
Witchthe.wps

Witchcraft and Sex : A 6 page discussion of witchcraft in the
United States. Discusses the misconception that sexual
promiscuity and misdeed are an integral part of witchcraft.
Concludes that witchcraft accusations are almost always
targeted at women and that these accusations can be associated
with the tendencies of others to resent anything that is unusual
or different. Bibliography lists 5 sources. PPwitch.wps

Women & Christian Witch Hunts During The Reformation :
During the Reformation era, persecution of women whom the
Catholic Church perceived to be "witches" was at an all-time
high. This 12 page paper examines sociopolitical issues from
that time as well as specific theological views on witchery and
witchcraft. It is argued that fear and ignorance towards women
(i.e., "the transformation of the witch from wanton woman to
bad wife") led to much of the scare and confusion. A final
section also compares the persecution of women as witches
during the Reformation with that of Jewish people during the
same period. Bibliography lists 7 sources. Witchcra.wps

Joseph Campbell & Michael J. Harner / Ritual Compared :
A 5 page paper comparing and contrasting the ideas of these
two theorists about the function and importance of ritual.
Joseph Campbell was a well-known writer in the areas of
mythology and ritual, and frequently drew analogies between
established religious practices and long-forerunning
mythological beliefs. He maintained that ritual was an
important part of any religious practice as a way of setting the
practice apart from daily routine, working to keep it within the
realm of something outside, yet part of, the individual. Michael
Harner teaches shamanism to Westerners for incorporation into
holistic healing practices. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Ritual.wps

Why People Believe In Magic : A 10 page research paper
which examines magical belief systems from an anthropological
standpoint. The writer discusses the prevailing theories in this
regard and demonstrates how magical beliefs perform certain
concrete functions within the societies where this is prevalent.
Bibliography lists 9 sources. Whypeop.wps

Role Playing Games Do Not Lead to Satan Worship &
Murder! : A 6 page paper discussing role-playing fantasy
games that have been blamed for deviant, violent, and criminal
behaviors. The goal of the writer is to demonstrate the
foolishness of such claims and assure readers that “RPG”s do
not lead to Satan-worship or murder! Bibliography lists 7
sources. Roleplay.wps

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