Giles Cory pressed to death and Martha Cory hanged
2007-09-17 14:30:29 · 9 answers · asked by Fae 4 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
this was just for todays date
2007-09-17 14:44:18 · update #1
my dear athiest, in my opinion this is a matter of religous intolerance and in this category it will stay..now shoo
2007-09-17 15:31:03 · update #2
How about: in memory of anyone who has been falsely accused, or has ever been treated as "less-than" because of their religious or personal beliefs, or...well the list could very well go on, no? Including but not limited to the people who lost their lives in Salem due to trial in 1692:
Hanged on June 10
Bridget Bishop, Salem
Hanged on July 19
Sarah Good, Salem Village
Rebecca Nurse, Salem Village
Susannah Martin, Amesbury
Elizabeth How, Ipswich
Sarah Wilds, Topsfield
Hanged on August 19
George Burroughs, Wells, Maine
John Proctor, Salem Village
John Willard, Salem Village
George Jacobs, Sr., Salem Town
Martha Carrier, Andover
September 19
Giles Corey, Salem Farms, pressed to death
Hanged on September 22
Martha Corey, Salem Farms
Mary Eastey, Topsfield
Alice Parker, Salem Town
Ann Pudeater, Salem Town
Margaret Scott, Rowley
Wilmott Reed, Marblehead
Samuel Wardwell, Andover
Mary Parker, Andover
Other accused witches that were not hanged, but died in prison:
Sarah Osborne, Salem Village
Roger Toothaker, Billerica
Lyndia Dustin, Reading
Ann Foster, Andover
Thirteen others may have also died in prison, but sources conflict on the exact number.
2007-09-17 14:41:14 · answer #1 · answered by ? 5 · 4⤊ 0⤋
And they're not the only ones who suffered. I'm a Christian, and I very much believe in freedom of religion (which includes freedom from religion). The Salem Witch Trials would be among a thousand reasons why I feel that way. This is what happens when religious hysteria and a lack of critical thinking take over. It's also an example of what can happen when people began drafting legislation based on religious beliefs.
2007-09-17 21:43:38 · answer #2 · answered by solarius 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I have been to Salem before, I lived in MA not too far from there, maybe just over an hour by car.
i was able to see the original grave sites of all those killed.
Then we went into a great wax museum and into a theatre with great models made of plastic or something that acted out the parts of the jury and such all on recording, it was pretty good.
It is unfortunate what happened to these people all do to the fraud of three young girls. it shows how easily humans can be swayed by the masses.
It is a day to remember them and wish them peace I think.
2007-09-18 01:00:22 · answer #3 · answered by Legend Gates Shotokan Karate 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Hysteria leads to some pretty awful crimes against humanity. Shouldn't this be in the history section?
EDIT
You aren't seriously suggesting that those killed in Salem were practicing some pagan religion? If you believe Giles Cory and his wife were anything other than Christians who were singled out by their neighbors, then you need to be spending more time in the history section.
The Salem Witch trials had nothing to do with religious intolerance.
2007-09-17 21:40:34 · answer #4 · answered by atheist 6 · 2⤊ 2⤋
Do you honestly think that it couldn't happen again in this country? This nation has completely failed to address the heinous and continuing legacy of racism, nor has it begun to acknowledge the class warfare that the wealthy white elites of this nation are waging against the working poor. Religious intolerance can most likely be found anywhere, even among your neighbors. You just have to look for it.
2007-09-18 12:53:42 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes ~these god fearing christians were murdered in cold blood by their own kind.
It stands as a testament as to why we should never again let these easily spooked people have any say in the laws that govern our lives.
I have the utmost respect for these good people of Salem, who refused to bow to pressure, and stood firmly by their faith.
A lesson we could all learn from.
Blessed Be thy Witches!
Ariel
2007-09-18 02:42:52 · answer #6 · answered by *~Ariel Brigalow Moondust~* 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
may we never forget, lest modern day Witches are subjected to similar cruelty. Never say never, be constantly aware.
And May the Goddess take their spirits back to rest and heal
Blessings,
Lady Morgana
agnostic pagan Witch
2007-09-17 22:00:16 · answer #7 · answered by Lady Morgana 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Damn Puritans... I mean honestly, they whipped Quakers! What kind of person whips someone of such a benevolent religion??
2007-09-17 21:35:48 · answer #8 · answered by xx. 6 · 2⤊ 2⤋
Too long ago to matter
2007-09-17 21:36:50 · answer #9 · answered by Jack P 7 · 0⤊ 4⤋