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That's what this website is here to find out. Witchology.com is the website of WICA - the Witchcraft Information Centre and Archive - founded in 1999 by Dr Leo Ruickbie as a research and education provider specialising in the areas of Witchcraft, Wicca, Paganism, Magic (Magick) and the Occult. We have been online continuously since 2000.

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Witchcraft out of the Shadows: A Complete History"Witchcraft out of the Shadows: A Complete History is an engaging book which deserves to be the benchmark for all future analyses of the Craft."

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Voodoo Caused Quake, Claims Minister

A minister in Northern Ireland has blamed Voodoo for the earthquake catastrophe that has hit Haiti, saying that Voodoo was a ‘dangerous and destructive religion, involving the worship of evil spirits’.

Witches Cast Spell for Haiti

Witches across the world joined forces to cast a global spell to help the people of Haiti. Rev Terry Power, a High Priest of the Correllian Nativist Tradition of Wicca, issued a call to all witches to join him in performing a ritual for Haiti.

Robertson Blames Quake on Devil Pact

American evangelist Pat Robertson called the earthquake that has devastated Haiti a “blessing in disguise”. Speaking on the Christian Broadcasting Network on Wednesday 6 January, Robertson told viewers that the Haitians “got together and swore a pact to the Devil”.

New Witch for Wookey HoleNew Witch for Wookey Hole

When Wookey Hole Caves advertised for a witch they were inundated with 3,000 applications for the £50,000 job. In scenes reminiscent of a Witches’ Sabbat, some 300 finalists with broomsticks and pointed hats queued for hours to take part in what one newspaper called the Hex Factor.

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Has Michael Jackson come back fom the dead? Speculation reaches fever pitch as reports of sightings come in from all over the world. Are we witnessing genuine paranormal phenomena or mass hysteria?

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PRAGUE: A ry by two Tibetan filmmakers tracing a year in the life of the Dalai Lama has won the Vaclav Havel award for its contribution to the protection of human rights. ``The Sun Behind the Clouds'' won the award at the 12th annual One World
Dalai Lama doc wins Havel award at film festival
PRAGUE: A ry by two Tibetan filmmakers tracing a year in the life of the Dalai Lama has won the Vaclav Havel award for its contribution to the protection of human rights. ``The Sun Behind the Clouds'' won the award at the 12th annual One World
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Chairman of Caucasian Muslims Office, sheikh-ul-islam Haji Allahshukur Pashazadeh said Baku summit will be held on April 27-29. "About 150 religious leaders will attend the event. Each of them brings together millions of people in a state. 11 patriarchs
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Man says he was abused by nun
VIENNA - A MAN says he was abused by a nun while a child - the first such accusation amid widening allegations of sexual misdeeds leveled against Austria's Roman Catholic church. Salzburg church officials revealing the allegations on Friday did not name
CATHOLIC CHURCH: German Catholic leader issues fresh apology for paedophile s...
The head of Germany's Roman Catholic Church issued a new apology to victims of paedophile priests as he met Pope Benedict XVI Friday. He also announced the creation of a watchdog to deal with the matter. AFP - The head of Germany's Roman Catholic Church
Dalai Lama doc wins Havel award at film festival
PRAGUEA documentary by two Tibetan filmmakers tracing a year in the life of the Dalai Lama has won the Vaclav Havel award for its contribution to the protection of human rights. 'The Sun Behind the Clouds' won the award at the 12th annual One World
Cleric Calls on Nation to Safeguard Islam, Revolution
TEHRAN (FNA)- Tehran's Provisional Friday Prayers Leader Ayatollah Mohammad Emami Kashani urged Iranian nation to safeguard Islam, revolution and the country. Addressing a large and fervent congregation of people here in Tehran University campus on
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TEHRAN (FNA)- Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad strongly criticized ongoing ignorance in the West about the religious and human principles.
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Dalai Lama doc wins Havel award at film festival
PRAGUE -- A documentary by two Tibetan filmmakers tracing a year in the life of the Dalai Lama has won the Vaclav Havel award for its contribution to the protection of human rights. "The Sun Behind the Clouds" won the award at the 12th annual One World
Israel provides no recognition for churches and mosques
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Muslim Kanji Was A Well Known Wicket Keeper
Known Wicket Keeper He will be sadly missed by all those who knew him Coastweek-- Muslim Kanji was a well known cricketing personality in Kenya . On a personal note I would like to offer my personal condolances and sympathies to the family, relatives and
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BAGHDAD: A cross-sectarian, secularist list headed by former Prime Minister Iyad Allawi on Thursday alleged major fraud in Iraq's national election this week.

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