The witch trials focused on what as the explanation of witchcraft?
a. women were more prone to witchcraft because they were weaker than men.
b. The Devil was the source of evil as the enemy of God.
c. Secular temptations led people away from righteous behavior
d. Petty jealousy and competition saw people use evil magic to harm others
e. Foreign influences (such as Jews and Ottomans) led people astray.
ANSWER:
b
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