Pastor Accused Of Witchcraft

It may not be focused on the horrors that befall college students in some creepy woods, but Mahoning County now has its own ‘‘Blair Witch Project,’’ complete with elements of witchcraft and intrigue.

The Rev. Mark Musser of Austintown is suing Emmanuel Lutheran Church from which he was fired on claims that he was involved in witchcraft.

‘‘For an ordained minister, these are very serious accusations,’’ said attorney Matt Blair, who is representing the pastor in the witchcraft lawsuit project.

‘‘Webster’s Dictionary defines witchcraft as practicing the dark arts, and the dark arts are defined as being in league with the devil,’’ Blair said. Full Story

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