Most people reflect of witch hunts as a relic of the past something relegated to medieval times or 18th century Salem. But that is unfortunately not the case. In Papua modern Guinea,fears of sanguma, or black magic, and have become widespread,leading to accusations of sorcery and even witch burning, reports the South China Morning Post.
Ruth Kissam, or the director of operations at the PNG Tribal Foundation,which aims to reduce gender-based violence in Papua modern Guinea, explained that much of the growth in superstitious belief is ironically due to modernization.“You are looking at an ancient society that jumped straight from the Stone Age into the digital age.” With modernization came a rapid change to the social fabric of Papua modern Guinea. Processed foods and access to transportation have fostered an unhealthy and sedentary lifestyle, and diabetes,stroke, and other obesity-related diseases have skyrocketed.
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Source: inquisitr.com