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John Michael Strubhart

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Most of those characteristics are self-explanatory or consistent with the Malleus Maleficarum. “Reversal of polarity” refers to the reversal of the burden of proof. In witch trials the accused has the burden of proving themselves innocent, rather than the accuser or prosecutor proving guilt. “Non-openness” refers to being open to the truth of the case. The judge in particular should enter a trial with an open mind, willing to be convinced by the evidence. In a witch trial, they may enter convinced of the guilt of the accused.
The Skeptics' Guide to the Universe: How to Know What's Really Real in a World Increasingly Full of Fake
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