Witch Burnings Still Happen
CJ May 6th, 2007
In Hyderabad, India, a couple was burned to death after the local villagers accused them of practicing black magic. They were tied to poles and burnt in a fire reminiscent of the witch burnings of the 1600’s.
Both were elderly, in their 60’s and 70’s and screamed for help as they were doused with kerosene and lit on fire.
According to the local police, witch burnings are a common practice. There are no trials or chances to redeem oneself - just execution.
You’d think in this day and age, ignorance and mass panic would be replaced with civility? Or am I just being too modern? Fight fire with pyre.
