Previous generations are said to have hung, drowned, and even burned those accused of being witches.
But in today’s generation, being a “witch” is something glamorized and even sought after.
And once you hear the number of Americans who claim to practice Wicca – you’re bound to be shocked.
According to Catholic News Agency, only a mere 8,000 people claimed to practice Wicca back in the 90s.
But now that number is over 1.5 million!
1.5 million Americans now “identify” as a witch or practice paganism… but why?
Well – there are many theories.
Some claim that millennials are rebelling against the true Gospel – and instead turning to spirit mediums, tarot cards, or other supernatural practices for guidance.
Of course, the danger of this can’t be stated enough – as the occult is a real thing – and its alluring hook often sucks people in before they realize just what they’ve become entangled with.
Other people claim witchcraft has become popular because people are hurting and desperate – and are seeking meaning and “truth” in this world…
… but instead of turning to Jesus, they seek out Wicca.
And of course, many have profited off our culture’s latest obsession with witchcraft.
The Atlantic reported:
“Casting spells and assembling altars have become quite lucrative. You can attend a fall-equinox ritual organized by Airbnb, sign up for subscription witch boxes offering the equivalent of Blue Apron for magic-making, and buy aura cleanses on Etsy.
Instagram’s reigning witch influencer, Bri Luna, has more than 450,000 followers and has collaborated with Coach, Refinery29, and Smashbox, for which she recently introduced a line of cosmetics “inspired by the transformative quality of crystals.”
And that’s just the beginning.
Hocus Pocus 2 was recently released on Disney+ and many children (and their parents) eagerly watched the flick and even dressed up as the witches for Halloween parties.
But when did it become glamourous to become a witch?
The fascination with the occult is at an all-time high – with mainstream companies jumping on the occult bandwagon like it’s just harmless fun.
Even McDonald’s customers were able to snag a chance at winning a tarot card reading with certain purchases!
Absolute madness.
But sadly, the occult trend is on the rise.
CBN News reported:
“We’re stepping into this area right now. New Age practices are becoming a normal phenomenon,” Mike Signorelli, pastor of V1 Church in New York City, recently told “The Playing With Fire Podcast.”
“Even secular companies are provoking people to step into the spiritual realm or to believe in the supernatural in a way that — it’s like we’re moving past atheism and we’re moving into ‘spiritual but not religious’ as a people.”
As Christians, we must continue to be the light in a dark world – and bring the hope and truth of Jesus to people who don’t know Him.
Satan always offers a counterfeit version of the truth, which is why Deuteronomy 18:14 warns us, “For these nations, which you are about to dispossess, listen to fortune-tellers and to diviners. But as for you, the Lord your God has not allowed you to do this.”
If you think dabbling in the supernatural world, even just a little, is “innocent fun” – please remember that Satan is a liar and a deceiver.
What seems “harmless” is really a snare – so don’t fall for it.
And pray for those who are seeking truth – that they find it in God’s Word and not from a counterfeit measure.
Are you surprised to learn witchcraft is on the rise in America?
Do you think experimenting with the supernatural world is “harmless” or harmful?
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“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life. For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but in order that the world might be saved through him.” – John 3:16-17
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