The witch-hunt was a prominent event, causing an increase in feminism during the fifteenth and sixteenth century, enveloping both the Protestant and Catholic reformations. Women were the scapegoats of society’s problems. Responses, usually negative, involved torture to lead to confession. Victims of this event were mainly women who were considered old and unattractive. Women were viewed negatively with their perceived connection with the Devil, and many punishments and sanctions were imposed on the accused. Notable causes of this witch-hunt event include the belief that women were the scapegoats of society. Peter Meyer, chief justice of the courts, stated that, “She took our animals and took our health. The hags’ innocence I can see, but they have all confessed their sins in writing. And if I say ‘no’ to the crowd, will I be next?” (D5). As the chief justice of the courts, Meyer would have naturally went along with the statement that the accused women are witches, because he fears retribution from the crowd. Since Meyer fears for his safety, it is likely he is not giving an accurate portrayal of these women, because he fears the mob. Conversely, Kramer and Spencer believed that, “women are weaker and more open to the voice of Satan,” whilst, “men can resist his dark works and wishes,” (D6). As men with misogynistic views, they would naturally make the assumption of women being inferior to men. Furthermore, they also demoralize women saying, “since she was formed from a bent rib and since through this defect she is a carnal and hot animal,” (D6). Due to these beliefs, it is likely that they were not giving an accurate statement as to why these women were witches, since they are considerably viewed as feminists. Along the lines of misogynistic views, Martin Luther preaches that witches are, “the Devil’s whores,” who perform unimaginable acts that include, “bringing illness and plagues and kill children in