me because of a general change in the people of the United States as Scott Moreau said in the Evangelical Dictionary of Theology. He says that a large reason for its return is because people started thinking "magically" again, rather than scientifically. It was also inviting to those who did not fit in and wanted a place to go where they would feel wanted, or for those who did not want to fit in.Now, close to a hundred years after it began its comeback, it is the fastest growing religion in the United States. Although it is mostly middle class, people from all walks of life are members; doctors, scientists, farmers, even people living on the streets. The religion's beliefs cater mostly to those who are not happy with their present lives and wish to have a retreat, somewhere that they can go and feel important and accepted, which is something that many people today want.There were several people who were large factors in the resurrection of the Craft. In the 20th century, Aleister Crowly renounced his background and began to write down new rituals and beliefs. His thoughts and ideas laid the path for future writers and thinkers like Gerald Gardner and Margaret Murray. Gerald Gardner was a retired British civil servant whose writings had a profound influence on modern witchcraft practices. He wrote down many other people's ideas along with ancient practices of pagan religions, possibly with some of his own ideas added in. Many of his ideas may possibly have come from the writings of Margaret Murray, another very influential writer. Their ideas and writings were the foundation of a religio Witchcraft was driven underground by fear of death, and the fear of pain. But, even though witches were not allowed to openly practice their beliefs, their beliefs still lived on in secret gatherings and local customs. And it is our modern ideas and attitudes, and people like Gerald Gardner and Margaret Murray who brought about the revival o...
