European Christians in the medieval era, some conservative Christians today, Neopagans and many African religions (past and present) believe that witchcraft can produce effects that are beyond the natural powers of man. In other words, they believe that witchcraft is genuine magic. However, the way they characterize it differs widely.
Most Christians who believe in witchcraft at all believe that it derives its power from forces of evil - by a special pact or by an appeal to those forces, such as the devil.
Black Africans have a wider range of views, some believing the same things that Christians do, while others believeing that witchcraft may be value-neutral, or perhaps even used for good.
Neopagans believe that witchcraft exists as a way of doing good, and eschew any evil usages (See the Wiccan Rede and the [Rule of Three]?).
Modern science has found no evidence that any form of magical witchcraft actually exists.
See also Witchhunt?.
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