The term "witchcraft" in the Hebrew Scriptures (Old Testament) mostly refers to women who used spoken curses to injure other people or destroy their property.
The term, "witchcraft" in the Christian Scriptures (New Testament) refers to murderers who use poisons to kill people.
In North America, "Witch" and "Witchcraft" most often refer to Wiccans and Wicca.
Wiccans are modern-day Neopagans. They follow Wicca, a new religion that has been created, using parts, from ancient Celtic beliefs, practices, Gods, Goddesses, holy days and symbols. They follow the Wiccan Rede, a rule of behavior which prohibits Wiccans from performing any activity that dominates, manipulates, controls, or injures others. This is a modern day version of a very old religion.
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