The world has always been a violent, dangerous place full of prejudice and fear. In ancient civilizations it was a given that people killed and were murdered for innumerable reasons (Rome conquered and enslaved much of the world and entertained itself watching gladiators eviscerate one another); pharaohs were entombed with their servants; the Israelites massacred their enemies with the help of God. More recently witches were burned; the Spanish Inquisition cleansed the “true faith;” destiny … [Read more...]