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Witchcraft offers the model of a religion of poetry, not theology. It presents metaphors, not doctrines, and leaves open the possibility of reconciliation of science and religion, of many ways of knowing.

Witchcraft offers the model of a religion of poetry, not the

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This quote highlights the unique nature of witchcraft as a religious practice. It suggests that witchcraft differs from traditional theology by embracing a poetic and metaphorical approach rather than rigid doctrines. Instead of providing definite answers, witchcraft encourages multiple ways of understanding and knowing, allowing for the potential reconciliation of scientific and religious perspectives. This viewpoint emphasizes the flexible and inclusive nature of witchcraft as a belief system.

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Poetry Religion Science

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