Modern Witch Hunts in America - What’s Happening in South Carolina & Why It Matters

They're hunting witches again—and this time, it's real. Here's what you need to know.This Substack is reader-supported. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.In this eye-opening episode of _Creation’s Paths_, Charlie and Brian unpack the disturbing resurgence of modern-day witch hunts—this time in Pickens, South Carolina. A Wiccan vendor was recently targeted by Stillwater Christian Fellowship, with members quoting Exodus 22:18 (“Thou shalt not suffer a witch to live”) and calling for action against local Pagans and witches.The hosts dive into the historical misuse of scripture, the roots of witch hysteria as tools of imperial control and misogyny, and the problematic rhetoric that’s once again finding a home in extremist Christian circles. They trace how this mirrors previous Satanic Panics and emphasize the importance of solidarity, strategy, and visibility for all Pagan, Druid, and Christopagan communities.They also touch on previous events—like Pastor Greg Locke’s witch hunt in Illinois—and the broader dangers of Christian nationalism, manufactured villains, and authoritarianism. With careful discernment and hope, they call for action before this rhetoric escalates further.https://wildhunt.org/2025/02/concerns-over-targeting-of-pagan-community-in-pickens-sc.htmlThanks for reading! This post is public so feel free to share it.Thank you for Tips / Donations: * https://ko-fi.com/cedorsett * https://patreon.com/cedorsett * https://cash.app/$CreationsPaths* Substack: New to The Seraphic Grove learn more For Educational Resource: https://wisdomscry.com --- A Christopagan Manifesto--- Answer to the Call: A Dream of an Oak ChurchSocial Connections: * BlueSky https://bsky.app/profile/creationspaths.com * Threads https://www.threads.net/@creationspaths * Instagram https://www.instagram.com/creationspaths/#Christopagan #CreationSpirituality #ChristianWitch #Paganism #Esoteric #Magic #Druidry #Mysticism #Spirituality #Occult #WitchCraft #Wicca #IrishPaganism #CelticPaganism #Magick #Polytheism #Enchantment Chapters:00:00 Introduction to Modern Witch Hunts00:54 Meet the Hosts02:04 Case Study: Witch Hunt in South Carolina03:41 Historical Context of Witchcraft09:52 Modern Implications and Reactions12:16 Call to Action and Solidarity18:48 Strategic Responses to Persecution27:50 Conclusion and Final Thoughts Get full access to Creation's Paths at www.creationspaths.com/subscribe