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As a rule, modern sorcerers and witches of Bahrain – adherents of the Wicca religion, which was officially recognized in 1986 year by the court of appeal. And although Wiccans claim that the form the practices of their witchcraft have nothing to do with satanism, residents Bahrain demanded that the government take immediate action to stop practicing black magic. Bahrain citizens are not alone in their fear of sorcerers and witches. For example, residents of Saudi Arabia, Africa and Papua New Guinea have long been fighting people who practice dark beliefs. Poll, conducted in 2010 showed that half of the respondents living in Africa, believe in witchcraft. Thanks to this faith is growing in popularity of dangerous medical practices, carried out by the so-called healers, as a result of which people who seek help often get not only injuries, but also fatal outcome. Bahrain population makes claims to officials about poor public awareness of the dire consequences magical actions. Local MP Mohammed Bugais is confident that notify the terrible consequences of witchcraft only adults, but also children. As an example of the power of witchcraft over people he told a story about a woman who turned to a witch doctor to improve relations with her husband. The sorcerer advised woman pour her own blood into her husband’s food. As a result paralysis broke the man, and the deputy has no doubt that the reason for this it became a wretched sorcerer. Mohammed Bugais demanded that law enforcement in every way fought with people practicing black magic. The government has responded properly and, since 2010, the practice of witchcraft has become a criminal offense a crime. However, in spite of the authorities’ measures, arrests and judicial processes over sorcerers are still a rather rare occurrence in the Bahrain, but in the neighboring Saudi Arabia, everything the situation is much tougher. For example, last year there was beheaded man accused of witchcraft, who not only read forbidden books and wore strange amulets as well as It seemed to some that he intended to harm people who believe in God. A year before this event, a woman accused of that she allegedly practiced witchcraft and magic. But in Iran accusations of witchcraft, summoning genies and other black occupations – the phenomenon is very common. In this country accustomed to not only ordinary mortals, but also associates of President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad and even influential clergy. Not even today only many Muslims, but many Christians are sometimes simple fortune-telling is considered witchcraft, and therefore evil. They are sure, that are engaged in healing, predictions and others by magical practices, people draw their strength from all kinds evil spirits. And although for many these accusations may seem wild outdated prejudice; belief in the destructive power of black magic, perhaps, was relevant not only during the Inquisition and mass hunt for witches, but they are such now.
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