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===Section I=== | ===Section I=== | ||
Section I examines the concept of witchcraft theoretically, from the point of view of natural philosophy and theology. Specifically it addresses the question of whether witchcraft is a real phenomenon or imaginary, perhaps "deluding phantasms of the devil, or simply the fantasies of overwrought human minds." The conclusion drawn is that [[witchcraft]] must be real because [[the Devil]] is real. Witches entered into a pact with [[Satan]] to allow them the power to perform harmful magical acts, thus establishing an essential link between witches and the Devil. | Section I examines the concept of witchcraft theoretically, from the point of view of natural philosophy and theology. Specifically it addresses the question of whether witchcraft is a real phenomenon or imaginary, perhaps "deluding phantasms of the devil, or simply the fantasies of overwrought human minds." The conclusion drawn is that [[witchcraft]] must be real because [[the Devil]] is real. Witches entered into a [[diabolical pact|pact]] with [[Satan]] to allow them the power to perform harmful magical acts, thus establishing an essential link between witches and the Devil. | ||
===Section II=== | ===Section II=== | ||