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Old 07-06-2008, 02:33 PM
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Default What are the differences between witchcraft and sorcery?

It seems to me that sorcery involves the manipulation of magic through artefact's, allowing sorcerers to wield control over people by claiming to be able to do things, whilst 'witches' are supposed to have some innate power which can make them a scapegoat when things go wrong and can be blamed on magic. Can anyone elaborate on this, with perhaps a few nifty examples?
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Old 07-10-2008, 02:33 PM
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The width of a cigarette paper.
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Old 07-13-2008, 02:33 PM
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same thing
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Old 07-14-2008, 02:33 PM
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50 cents I would say.

Witchcraft by a woman....sorcery by a man.
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Old 07-17-2008, 02:33 PM
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witchcraft is a form of sorcery
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Old 07-18-2008, 02:33 PM
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In practical terms....none.
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Old 07-21-2008, 02:33 PM
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The acts of the sinful nature are obvious: sexual immorality, impurity and debauchery; idolatry and witchcraft; hatred; discord, jealousy, fits of rage, selfish ambition, dissensions, factions and envy, drunkenness orgies and the like (Sorcery) and Warn you that those who live like this will not inherit the kingdom of God. This is a direct word from Galatians 5:20 For rebellion is the sin of witchcraft, those who reject the word of God He will reject from His kingdom - therefore be warned not to practice evil.
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Old 07-22-2008, 02:33 PM
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Witches are practitioners of a very old (prehistoric) matriarchal religion, that is known as Wicca, hence the word, witch!

Sorcery, is much more broad and generally refers to one who influences fate and fortune. Sorcery is derived from the Latin root, Sirs, meaning fate!

The most famous sorcerer of the twentieth century was Alester Crawley, a member of the Golden Dawn!
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Old 07-23-2008, 02:33 PM
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Maleficium or sorcery, is a magical act that causes harm.
Maleficium is a Latin term meaning mischief or wrong doings.
Witchcraft is very different,
Wicca is a religion. Witches follow a creed.
Do what you will, harm none.
You can practice witchcraft without being Wicca.
Witchcraft can be Black, which is closer to sorcery.
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