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“As it says in the first book of Samuel, it's this idea that you are as bad as a witch because you have betrayed your king, that you have no sense of loyalty and so forth.”
Sentiment: Deep Dive
Trigger: witchcraft accusations in history
For: Historians and those interested in political rhetoric
Key quote: “Rebellion is the sin of witchcraft.”
The host references 'the first book of Samuel' to illustrate how accusations of witchcraft were used rhetorically during the Civil War. This connection highlights the belief that betrayal of the king was equated with witchcraft, reflecting the intense political and religious tensions of the time.