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FUD (Fear, uncertainty and doubt) are, unfortunately, not limited to ignorant fundies. Seems that the very idea of witches "casting spells" is enough to spur discrimination. At least in Australia.

Australia: A Sydney hotelier has barred a Pagan discussion group which met regularly in his bar (and probably made a significant contribution to his profits) because he was scared they might be casting spells!


People found their behaviour strange and threatening...casting spells on bars in the hotel or clearing bars with certain spells, Tony Green, owner of the Greenwood Hotel, told the Sydney Morning Herald newspaper. They talk about casting spells and they brought with them, I believe, a small cauldron. I think they behaved as though they are witches, Green added.

A representative of the group, Suzanne Maxim, pointed out that this was unlikely as the bar wasn't really the right sort of place for rituals: It's not a very sacred space.
Aussie publican bars regulars he said were casting spells in hotel
- CNews, 10th March 2004.

[The Pagan Prattle Online]