The Rise of Wicca and Witchcraft: A Biblical Response

Wicca and witchcraft are increasingly normalized in modern culture, often presented as harmless, empowering, or therapeutic. But Scripture warns that these practices are not neutral. They are spiritually dangerous and rooted in deception. In this episode of Contending for the Word Q&A, Doreen Virtue explains how witchcraft and Wicca are being rebranded through media, marketing, and modern spirituality, and why many are being drawn into these practices. Drawing from her past involvement in the occult before coming to Christ, she explains: • Why witchcraft is often presented as appealing and harmless • The rise of "Christian witches" and spiritual syncretism • How occult practices promise power but lead to bondage • Why spiritual experiences and "working spells" can be deceptive • The biblical warning that Satan masquerades as an angel of light (2 Corinthians 11:14) • Why the gospel of Jesus Christ is the only true source of freedom Christians are called not to fear, but to stand firm in truth, exercise discernment, and proclaim the gospel with clarity and compassion. For more from Contending for the Word Q&A, please visit: https://servantsofgrace.org/contending-for-the-word-qa/