Re: St. Bartholomew\'s Massacre
"Something very fundamental is going on. So far, everyone has seemed to miss it. It can be stated in one simple sentence of ten words or less as to why this occurred. Does anyone know? It ties in directly as to why so many Jews were stuck in ovens.
It is a very disturbing thing to say. I am sure that many that post here know the 'answer' that I am referring to."
Zeno,
I can think of a lot of things that were "going on" in such instances as this, but I am not sure what you are getting at first and foremost. Maybe I am missing it.
Human willingness to brutalize others for group gain (tribalism)?
Manifestation of the dark side of human nature?
Manifestation of the lower side of human nature?
Inflation of the ego via complete domination over others?
Fanaticism?
Mercenary-ism?
What?
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