World Day Against Witch Hunts 2025 with Mary Bingham: Ancient Fears, Modern Victims

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Join hosts Josh Hutchinson and Sarah Jack as they sit down with fellow End Witch Hunts nonprofit board member Mary Bingham for a powerful discussion about modern-day witch hunts and spiritual ritual abuse in the United States. In this special episode commemorating World Day Against Witch Hunts (August 10th), we explore the devastating reality of supernatural fears that continue to harm vulnerable people in over 60 countries worldwide.

What You'll Learn
* The connection between historical witch trials and contemporary spiritual abuse cases
* How modern witch hunts manifest in the United States and globally
* The devastating impact on society's most vulnerable members
* Personal insights from descendants of Salem witch trial victims
* Actionable ways to combat these harmful practices through education and awareness

Featured Guest
Mary Bingham - End Witch Hunts nonprofit board member and advocate. Mary's compelling research draws crucial connections between historical persecution and contemporary cases of harm inflicted on those believed to be spiritually or diabolically possessed.

Key Topics Discussed
* Spiritual and Ritual Abuse: Understanding how supernatural fears manifest in harmful practices today
* Global Crisis: The scope of witch hunt-related violence across 60+ countries
* Historical Connections: How past and present persecution share common roots
* Personal Impact: Why this work holds deep meaning for Salem descendants
* Path Forward: Education and awareness as tools for change

Important Dates
* World Day Against Witch Hunts: Sunday, August 10th

About The Thing About Witch Hunts
Hosted by Josh Hutchinson and Sarah Jack, this podcast examines the historical and contemporary reality of witch hunts, exploring their impact on vulnerable communities worldwide and advocating for education and awareness to end these harmful practices.

About End Witch Hunts
End Witch Hunts is a nonprofit organization dedicated to raising awareness about modern-day witch hunts and working to raise awareness about supernatural-based persecution and violence.

About World Day Against Witch Hunts https://endwitchhunts.org/day/

About Spiritual and Ritual Abuse https://endwitchhunts.org/spiritual-and-ritual-abuse

SarahWildes1692 on Youtube https://youtube.com/@SarahWildes-do9qw?si=HYDjrUFcKGbhz2tQ

Read Article: Salem to San Jose by Mary Bingham https://uncommongroundmedia.com/witch-hunting-from-salem-to-san-jose-arely-proctor-and-dorothy-good/

Read Blog Post: Understanding Ritualistic Crime https://endwitchhunts.org/blog-post/beyond-the-headlines-understanding-ritualistic-crime/

Ghana: Branded for Life Report https://www.amnesty.org/en/latest/research/2025/04/ghana-branded-for-life/

Global Review: Addressing Harmful Practices Related to Witchcraft Accusations https://static1.squarespace.com/static/636a707e71e94d4e82623edb/t/685df1206a7b26672d955d56/1750987084522/Global+review+-+Effective+Legislative+Approaches+Report.pdf

Content Warning
This episode discusses violence and harm against vulnerable individuals, including cases of spiritual and ritual abuse that may be disturbing to some listeners.

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