An uncritical worldview has consistently lead to violence and cruelty. An unquestioning mind leads to a dead world, stripped barren of all beauty and wonder. When you stop your thought process because a belief tells you you can’t think about (insert idea of your choice), you miss so much that is amazing in the world.

Sorcery should be a subject of examination. If someone can cause crop blight through sorcery, let them share their technique. Perhaps the technique can be put to a good use.

Historically the killing of witches is used to rid a social system of those who are unwanted or whose land/wealth may be taken after their death. I’m guessing that is the culprit here as well.