Why is witchcraft believers rampant in the Philippines?

Despite having a majority of Catholics in the population, Filipinos believe in witchcraft because of their fascination towards it. The concept of witchcraft entices Filipinos because it guarantees someone power to do whatever they want. Since most Filipinos live within their means or less, they often hope for more. More power, more money, more luck, and more success. Also, since most Filipinos are emotional people, they often seek guidance to people who claim to have clairvoyant and supernatural powers. They seek help by talking to the dead, looking into the future, or taking revenge to someone who hurt them. Filipinos like to have their futures looked into, and that is why Quiapo has become a famous place where tarot card and crystal ball reader enthusiasts flock to. Though some people reject witchcraft since it is prohibited to some religions, most people still feel connected to supernatural powers, since even before colonizers introduced western religion, Filipinos are mostly animists.

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