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Witchology (WITCHES & WITCHCRAFT) Part 2 with Fio Gede Parma

Ologies with Alie Ward

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Occult Concoctions vs Modern Pharmacists: the Catholic Church Separated them

Let's dive into the fascinating world of concoctions, potions, and witches. In ancient Greek, the word for witch was actually pharmacist, which shows their deep knowledge of working with plants and herbs. Many early witches were pioneering chemists, and much of science originated from occult ideas. However, the persecution by the church created a divide between science and mysticism. The Catholic church feared teachings that contradicted the Bible and persecuted scientists like Copernicus and Galileo. These scientists challenged the belief that the Earth was the center of the universe, opening up new possibilities in our understanding of the cosmos.

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