In 1755, a magnitude 7.7 earthquake hit Lisbon, Portugal, destroying the city, including all the churches. Since geophysics was unknown in those days, the “cause” was attributed to “sinners” who had angered God. Church leaders helpfully pointed out the guilty few, who were immediately lynched.The concept of scapegoat, “one that is made to bear the […]
In 1755, a magnitude 7.7 earthquake hit Lisbon, Portugal, destroying the city, including all the churches. Since geophysics was unknown in those days, the “cause” was attributed to “sinners” who had angered God. Church leaders helpfully pointed out the guilty few, who were immediately lynched.The concept of scapegoat, “one that is made to bear the […]
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