The Salem Witch Trials Are Influenced By Religion, Social...

The Salem witch trials were influenced by religion, social outlooks, and eerie behaviors. This lead to numerous allegations and trials that convicted the innocent and the instigators of society. The witch trials of Salem are often thought to be a hysteria that can be categorized as fake and sometimes â€Å"crazy†. The trials started by the belief of the supernatural and the practice of the devil’s ability to grant people the ability to hurt others. Elizabeth Parris and Abigail Williams are the two young ladies that began the stereotypical beliefs in witchery. Williams and Parris started having hysterical fits and â€Å"uncontrollable† tantrums filled with screaming and crazy-like seizures. The result of all the insane opinions and conclusions to society were nineteen hangings, and one pressing. The Salem witch trials were a result of hasty decisions and the fear of God’s anger on the people of society. Today, the trials would be seen as crazy or fictional. Several centuries ago, for most, Christianity was becoming very widespread. Although there are a number of religions to choose from, most have a few features in common. One example might be the belief in the Devil. People thought that the Devil could grant evil powers to specific people. The European craze was finally winding down and local towns like Salem were just getting started. In 1692, a woman named Tituba admitted to having the Devil himself come to her by saying â€Å"The Devil came to me and bid me serve him.† Eventually,