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And this became a hidden trap for mankind, because men, in bondage to misfortune or to royal authority, bestowed on objects of stone or wood the name that ought not to be shared. Afterward it was not enough for them to err about the knowledge of God, but they live in great strife due to ignorance, and they call such great evils peace. For whether they kill children in their initiations, or celebrate secret mysteries, or hold frenzied revels with strange customs? (Wisdom Of Solomon (Catholic) 14:21-23 RSV)
stoning children for things actually did occur, and is in the bible.
god loves the sound of children crying as they get pummelled by the crazed town-folks chucking rocks at them because god said so. not even for punishment, as ritual. stoning children for ritual, amazing...
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