17 things that would get you accused of witchcraft in 1692

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13. That's not the only reason, though

The real reason is because women being in control of their own bodies is dangerous. Same reason for accusing a woman of witchcraft if she has too many female friends (or really, friends at all). Why? Because if she has an abusive spouse or he dies, friends can be a source of support. Women without a man in control of them are dangerous.

That's exactly why an abusive spouse attempts to cut off the support system of the abused. A woman with a shitload of children has no control over her future, either - though a woman with too many children that love her might threaten such control, too.

Why do you think this continues to come up over and over and over again? It has nothing to do with religion, and the Church had nothing to fear about doctors losing business. They had reason to fear women gaining any independence whatsoever and if there weren't enough parishioners, the Church lost money so that's the main reason for the "sin" of abortion.