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From: henry@utzoo.UUCP (Henry Spencer)
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Subject: Re: Wyldeland theory of magic (& witchcraft)
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Date: Fri, 26-Sep-86 15:22:06 EDT
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Posted: Fri Sep 26 15:22:06 1986
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Keywords: animist magic

It should not be forgotten that the Church also had pragmatic reasons for
persecuting witches:  dissatisfaction with the Church was widespread, and
was taking practical forms here and there.  It was very useful to have a
dangerous and insidious enemy which only the Church could fight effectively.
The transition of Church policy on witchcraft from tolerant unconcern to
fierce and vigorous opposition followed the rise of the Church's practical
problems pretty closely.
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				Henry Spencer @ U of Toronto Zoology
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