We have been receiving a lot of mail lately from concerned parents who have found unusual objects in their teens’ bedrooms and worry that their children might have been lured into one of the hottest trends among teens today – witchcraft. What signs should a parent look for in order to determine if their child is dabbling in the dark arts?
Tag Archives: Wicca
Witchcraft Rising
A recent story about wicca/witchcraft becoming one of the fastest growing religions in the Hudson Valley sheds light on the rising popularity of “the Craft,” thanks in part to pop culture which presents the occult as being “hip” rather than what it is – extremely dangerous.
Wicca Grows in U.S.
It should come as a surprise to no one that the American fascination with the occult is resulting in the rapid growth of a type of witchcraft known as Wicca.
World’s First Witchcraft Café Opens in Thailand
Need to weave a spell around a love interest? Want to put a curse on someone? The new Ace of Cups café in Bangkok, Thailand has everything you need!
Should You Resort to a Wiccan Rite to Attract Love?
Dating has come a long way from boy-meets-girl at local diner. Now it’s online dating, Tinder and . . . crystals?
ACLU Sues Library for Blocking Wiccan and Other Occult Websites
The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) filed suit on January 3 against a small Missouri public library after a patron complained that she was unable to access websites while trying to research her Native American heritage.
Paula D’Arcy’s New Age Connections
MC asks: “Do you know anything about Paula D’Arcy and the Gift of the Red Bird book.She is doing a retreat in my diocese and I just wanted to know if this is New Age.”
Teen Wiccan’s Book on Journey into Catholic Church Sparks Controversy
By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Journalist
A UK teen and former Wiccan who gave it all up to convert to Catholicsm has created a stir throughout the neopagan world by publishing a booklet on the dangers of witchcraft.
Witchcraft Viewed Unfavorably by Most Americans
By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Writer
In spite of efforts by practitioners and the media to improve the image of modern witchcraft in movies and popular books such as Harry Potter, a recent poll found that a majority of Americans, including youth, have an unfavorable view of these practices.
