As pop singer Taylor Swift continues her “Eras Tour” around the globe, some fans have raised concerns about a song that she performs during concerts. An American exorcist priest has issued a warning that such concerns are valid, saying that part of Swift’s performance imitates witchcraft and may draw demons at concert venues.
Reehil explained that the “Willow” performance in the tour is suggestive of witchcraft in its use of black capes and representations of nature. He said that the practice of witchcraft includes individuals “try[ing] to harness energy, and they look at the Earth with the elements of water, fire, Earth and sky. They believe that they can harness this energy in some ways to do good and in some ways to do evil.”
The song itself echoes a longing to be in a romantic relationship with someone, which has previously been described by Swift as “like casting a spell to make somebody fall in love with you.”
“The problem with the concert is that, whether Taylor knew she was trying to imitate witches or in fact was doing some kind of a cult ceremony during the show, is sort of irrelevant to the demons,” the priest said. “Even if her intent was not to practice any witchcraft or do any of the incantations, she is probably attracting a lot of demons to her concerts.”
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Reehil also noted that Swift is an influential celebrity, which “the demons will take deep note of,” alongside “how” she attracts such a large following and “who she’s influencing.”
“That’s where the problem can lie because then you have these little girls who, you know, literally sort of worship her who are now putting themselves in a position where they could be attacked by demonic forces.”
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Swift has previously been accused of practicing Wicca, which she has never publicly admitted doing intentionally. However, she has made mention of
casting spells and joked about
being a sorceress on social media. These comments caught the attention of former GOP candidate for governor of Georgia, Kandiss Taylor, who
called out the singer for “satanic nods” included in her latest tour.