Dhami,

Have you noticed and read news, how such notion of witchcraft and "bokshi" laune is perpetuated on widows, poor, dalits, and the helpless? Ever heard of a rich and a powerful wife/woman being labeled a witch in Ktm? haha! In most cases, she might evoke goddess instead. It is surprising that we cannot stand together in the 21st century against such social evils. The burning of a Madi woman recently comes to mind.

But what can you do? When you have self-proclaimed intellectuals, enlightened-all knowing educated folks who come and support these notions, distorting science, psychology, and nature to self-fulfill their highbrow amusment. It is simply laughable.

I am not apalled at people believing in what they want to believe. That is their personal choice. The bigger question is why can't we have basic tenets of reasoning, analysis, and critical thinking to empower ourselves. Why do we have to depend on others, who are equally confused, to provide those answers for us?

Here's a food for thought: "Something that can be asserted without evidence can also be dismissed without evidence." - Hitchens