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Post by colofthedead on Jul 3, 2006 5:51:06 GMT -5
Thought some people might find this interesting news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/africa/5134244.stmZimbabwe has unbanned the practice of witchcraft, repealing legislation dating back to colonial rule. From July the government acknowledges that supernatural powers exists - but prohibits the use of magic to cause someone harm. In 1899, colonial settlers made it a crime to accuse someone of being a witch or wizard - wary of the witch hunts in Europe a few centuries earlier which saw many people burned at the stake after such accusations. But to most Zimbabweans, especially those who grew up in the rural areas, it has been absurd to say that the supernatural does not exist. In fact, it is not hard to find vivid stories about the use of magic The article goes on from there, but you can go read it for yourself!
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Post by raeven on Jul 4, 2006 10:43:19 GMT -5
Great article thanks Colorofthedead. Whats your take on this? Im not really sure lol. I don't know alot about their culture in Zimbabwe.
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Post by stormcat on Jul 4, 2006 17:12:33 GMT -5
I bet they've been closet practicing for years! Maybe a Practitioner was elected to office. Magick is an integral part of most cultures. It's good they're letting them be themselves. >^..^<
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