𝗗𝗲𝗲𝗽𝗹𝘆 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗯𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗮𝘁 𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗳 '𝗛𝗼𝗰𝘂𝘀 𝗣𝗼𝗰𝘂𝘀 𝟮'
That’s understandable, considering the occultic themes prevalent throughout the film. But a recent Religion News Service article about the handling of witchcraft in the movie might add even more angst to the mix.
The original “Hocus Pocus” emerged in 1993 amid the so-called “Satanic panic,” a timeframe during which allegations of satanic ritual abuse and other elements ran rampant in culture.
Thus, “Hocus Pocus 2” purportedly changed its tone to meet the current cultural acceptance of witchcraft. Despite these disturbing facts, the reasoning here might not be too far off.
In fact, Springtide Research Institute conducted a survey last year and found 51% of 13 to 25-year-olds were engaging in fortune-telling or tarot cards. And as Faithwire has reported, even big brands like McDonald’s are diving into these sorts of practices.
With all this in mind, is it really a surprise the latest “Hocus Pocus” takes a more friendly view of witchcraft, infusing it with “friendly” witches, crystals, and other flavors of the day? It’s even less surprising when we consider there’s at least one satanic-themed cartoon today.
While many use unfounded claims from the satanic panic era to dismiss worries about evil and the occult, the Bible is clear that these practices — witchcraft, tarot, fortune-telling — are very real and are to be avoided at all costs.
(Photo: Matt Kennedy/Disney via AP)
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