Suspected witch put to test by fire (ritual, spiritual, religion)

[NewsBot/WarnBot]

Coimbatore, February 18: A woman, accused of practising black magic, was allegedly forced to hold burning camphor pellets in her hand at a temple, by some persons who suspected her to be the cause of their ills, and wanted her to undertake this -test- to prove her innocence.

The incident occurred at Kottamangalam, about 75 km from here, on Tuesday in the presence of some residents of the village,

http://www.religionnewsblog.com/10356

[Scuba Pete]

Every modern witch hunter knows that the only way to test for whiches is to but them on a balance with a duck!

[Feathers in Hair]

Well said, NetDoc! These silly people should've known better.

To the scales!

[FyreBrigidIce]

Ok, I am spiteful at this moment.

I think the accusers should have had to perform that test too. Then again, it is in another culture so who am I to say.

FBI


Okay, after posting this I realized that what I said is wrong and against my spiritual path. Noone should have to endure that test.


FBI editted

[michel]

Originally Posted by NetDoc

Every modern witch hunter knows that the only way to test for whiches is to but them on a balance with a duck!

I think you're becoming confused Net Doc; you test them on a ducking stool ( Not that I know what duckling stools look like ...phhh!)

[Seyorni]

There is only one civilized, scientific approach:You must throw them, bound, in a lake and see if they float. (Duh!) If they float they are either innocent -- or ducks.