Comments on: On the dangers of being a witch.

By: Alex

Alex — Mon, 18 Feb 2008 04:22:00 +0000

Stupid humans… I wonder what if their mothers or wives or daughters are accused of witchcraft. It always make me very very angry when I read about Inquisition and other cruelties of religion.

By: Glenda Larke

Glenda Larke — Sun, 17 Feb 2008 23:28:00 +0000

ewww…

By: hrugaar

hrugaar — Sun, 17 Feb 2008 22:53:00 +0000

Raising a storm by taking their stockings off reminds me of Hollywood screen sirens, I suppose it’s the erotic frisson. Is this an idea you can adapt and use in the Random Rain series? 😉

By: Jo

Jo — Sun, 17 Feb 2008 05:19:00 +0000

Isn’t that what Henry II and Becket were all about. Trying to divorce religion from state. I agree, whatever your religious beliefs they should not be involved with law making and government. How do you ensure that though?

By: Glenda Larke

Glenda Larke — Sat, 16 Feb 2008 19:52:00 +0000

I don't know, Jason, and it breaks my heart. And of course, as you so rightly guess, I wasn't just talking about Saudi Arabia. Or witches.

Too many people in this world are convinced they speak for God.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Sat, 16 Feb 2008 18:08:00 +0000

I actually feel nauseous after reading that BBC story. It makes me wonder if this is the tip of the iceberg; how many such blatant miscarriages of justice are occurring that we never hear about?

This kind of thing is an excellent example of why a secular society is a good idea, in terms of basing its laws on reality. As soon as religious or superstitious factors are thrown into the mix, it becomes hopelessly subjective, with the accusers either simply mistaken, deluded, or actively deceitful.

I can also imagine myself in such a situation, which gives me a feeling of horror-filled helplessness: how to defend yourself against an accusation which has no basis in reality?