Book: The Social Benefits Of Accepting Witchcraft In The Philippines by Raian Razal
Even in this modern age, the Philippines remains a country rich with superstitions about almost everything under the sun. Such superstitions have been passed orally by our ancient forefathers and are integral parts of the Filipinoculture. In our society, the older generation is accustomed to sharing these beliefs with the younger one. On the other hand, it is has become the responsibility of the younger generation to preserve and continuously pass on such beliefs.
The term “witchcraft” is hard to define because of its doubted existence.3 But for the purpose of this research, witchcraft will be defined based on C.H. Wallace, author of the book Witchcraft in the World Today as quoted by Nid Anima. According to Wallace, “Witchcraft is the perfect paradox. It is – and it is not. It always was – and yet never been. It exists –yet is a mythical nothingness. In other words, it is a belief. And according to those who believe in it, gives it power. ...”4 Witchcraft is not a voluntary personal trait. The qualities are acquired physiologically innate from a strange source or origin. Witchcraft should not be considered as a crime since the power is not deliberately inflicted to other people.
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