Paganism is a very broad term, but is often referred as a nature religion. Some people call any religion other than the Abrahamic religions "pagan". Witchcraft is completely different.
Well, i can't explain whatever definitions are in your head, since you didn't bother sharing them.
Paganism is any non-Jude-Christian religion.
Witchcraft is a magical practice. It doesn't require any religion, and there are witches who also follow both Judeo-Christian and non-Judeo-Christian religions.
Witchcraft is a form of Paganism, but not all Paganism is Witchcraft.
There are still some discrepancies regarding the relationship of Wicca and Witchcraft. Some define them as the same; others define witchcraft more generally as a practice of magi ck without a specific religious connotation. Others see them as the same. Because Wicca is a disorganized religion, there's really no "right or wrong" about it, just different interpretations.
Paganism is an umbrella term to cover many different faiths/religions. Witchcraft is a practice in which a person uses tools, rites, rituals, chants, natural remedies, manipulation of will and energy to achieve an outcome. This practice can be used as part of a religion or not and can be used in any religion. Even those of orthodox religions use witchcraft.
Paganism is a religion. Witchcraft is a magical craft .One might as well ask what's the difference between a christian and a plumber. It makes about as much sense.
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1. one of a people or community observing a polytheistic religion, as the ancient Romans and Greeks.
2. a person who is not a Christian, Jew, or Muslim.
3. an irreligious or hedonistic person.
Paganism encompasses numerous religions and spiritual viewpoints, all with differing beliefs and practices.
Witchcraft is a practice, a set of skills one learns and practices (such as spells/magic, herbal/alternative health and healing, divination, etc.). It is quite literally a craft. It is not religion specific, and is not a religion in and of itself.
You are likely to find more pagan witches because pagan religions are more accepting of various forms of witchcraft than Abrahamic religions are.
To second what a few others have correctly said, Paganism is an umbrella term for a group of religions that are usually polytheistic and nature-based.
Witchcraft is a craft not tied to any particular belief system (despite some people's claims to the contrary). Any person of any faith, or none at all, can be a witch, including Christians, Muslims, Atheists, etc. Also, all witches are called witches, regardless of gender; to call someone a warlock is usually an insult, as it means oath breaker.
While many Pagans are witches and vice verse, the two are not mutually inclusive.
Did you know the word witchcraft is the translation of the Greek word pharmacy, which refers to the usage of mind-altering drugs. It's where our words pharmacy and pharmaceuticals come from. Witchcraft in my opinion is just a word that encompasses practices of spells and other types of magi ck, were Paganism is an umbrella term that is typically used to refer to polytheistic religious traditions, although from a Christian perspective, the term can encompass all non?Abrahamic religions as well.
What's the difference between Paganism and Witchcraft?
