Michelle Arnold's "Witchcraft 101"

Adapted from: "This Rock" combined July/August 2008 issue.

"Witches do not believe in Satan.

"If there is one belief common to witches everywhere, it is that they do not believe in Satan and that they do not practice Satanism.

"Witchcraft's apologists are quick to point this out.

"Christian apologists should acknowledge that witches do not consciously worship Satan and that they do not believe he exists.

"But this does not mean that Satan needs to be left entirely out of the conversation.

"A Christian apologist should point out that belief in someone does not determine that person's actual reality.

"That's when you can make the case that Satan exists and that he does not require belief to determine his reality or his action in someone's life.

"In fact, disbelief in him can make it easier for him to accomplish his ends."