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[–] BillCheddar@lemmy.world 15 points 1 day ago (2 children)

I never understood why they burned witches but now I see how that would be a satisfying conclusion to some events.

[–] Jankatarch@lemmy.world 3 points 1 day ago* (last edited 16 hours ago)

Burn the rich! Burn the rich!

[–] heartSagan5@lemmy.zip 11 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago) (2 children)

Why? They were well-read women, aka "woke women" so they "sent a message" (don't mess with the patriarchy). Also, King James, his Witch General Finders, and the "demonologists" were all men, and they found women an easier target to do bad things too. They argued that "their feminine wiles" misled many men; therefore, they're in cahoots with the dark side.

[–] Eh_I@lemmy.world 4 points 1 day ago

Are you complaining that it wouldn't be politically correct? What method of tortuous execution better fits with your morals?

[–] rumba@lemmy.zip 2 points 1 day ago

same as it's ever been