Thorax_ 539 Posted January 17, 2016 Probably one of my most random posts yet? Recently had a debate assessment in class, Just wanted to know if anyone has been in this unit yet or had learned about the trials, and has a thought on what caused their actions. :P Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
xGShadowSpy 108 Posted January 17, 2016 (edited) It was because of religion in my opinion. They were strict puritans, in their society you weren't even really allowed to dance or sing. They were taught that they were surrounded by evil so they should be good. They pretty much got paranoid about the whole evil thing and suspected everyone around them. The thing they chose to call those "evil" people were witches. So their religious views, added together with paranoia, are what i think caused it. There were also those that used the whole "witch" thing to accuse and get rid of their neighbors to take their land. Edit: Are you starting the crucible book? Edited January 17, 2016 by Guest (see edit history) 1 Thorax_ reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thorax_ 539 Posted January 17, 2016 -Added Religion to Vote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Snackbar 38 Posted January 17, 2016 (edited) Read Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God (its short). Puritans were strict and slightly crazy people - it was 100% religion based, with a tad bit of Jerry Springer-esque entertainment for them. Also, I totally saw @xGShadowSpy dancing with the devil. Edited January 17, 2016 by Guest (see edit history) 1 Thorax_ reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thorax_ 539 Posted January 17, 2016 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LCTREqf62Ck XD Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hushpuppy 104 Posted January 18, 2016 Well wasn't it cuz those people were witches? 1 xGShadowSpy reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
