Richard, yes it's only *accusations* of witchcraft, and persecution based on those accusations, which is on the rise.

For Masonry and Wicca see here:

http://pagantheologies.pbworks.com/w/page/13622064/Freemasonry#GeraldGardnerandWicca

http://pagantheologies.pbworks.com/w/page/13622307/The%20similarities%20between%20Wicca%20and%20Freemasonry