Mmastodon WorldReligion first seen 4 d ago, last 3 d ago, peak #2

Post jokes that medieval witch-hunts were invented for power

Original: "Well we've gotten rid of the Cathars and Waldensians, we should look for some new work." "What if we just made up some

A widely shared satirical exchange imagines medieval church authorities, having eliminated the Cathars and Waldensians, deciding to invent a new apocalyptic enemy to preserve their power. The post uses dark humour to suggest that persecution movements like witch-hunts were manufactured political tools rather than genuine threats, a reading that resonates with readers drawing parallels to how modern movements create enemies to sustain themselves.

Why now: Readers are drawing comparisons between historical manufactured enemies and current political scapegoating.

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• "Well we've gotten rid of the Cathars and Waldensians, we should look for some new work." "What if we just made up some crazy nonsense to expand our power and create a new enemy?" "A terrifying, apocalyptic enemy striking at the root of Christendom, yes, what should we call… · z3r0fox · 2

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