![]() ![]() While the witch hunt hysteria infected much of the 17th century society in England, there were still those who opposed the accusations and discrimination against witches. ![]() In just over a year, Matthew Hopkins, a self-proclaimed Witchfinder General, killed over one hundred people. Matthew Hopkins was not only among the greatest supporters of this crusade, but also one of the most active participants. Consequently, the Christians launched a crusade against these women and men. Because witches were suspected to be devil worshippers, they were considered heretics to the Christian church. ![]()
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