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The Fear of Witchcraft or Wiccaphobia

By Lisa Fritscher — 2020

Although the earth-based religions are generally benign, they have been negatively depicted for more than 1,000 years. Wiccaphobia is generally complex, and may not be easy to treat. Successfully overcoming a deep-rooted fear of witchcraft requires an honest exploration of your own religious and philosophical background, personality, and childhood experiences.

Read on www.verywellmind.com

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