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The Implications of Removing Religion from Execution Rituals
2:07:19 - 2:14:57 (07:38)
The removal of religion from execution rituals may result in a lack of cooperation from the person being executed, as the belief of going to heaven becomes a big reason for them to cooperate. Without it, the crowd is more likely to become sympathetic, which is not ideal for Enlightenment rulers trying to send a message.
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The removal of religious rituals and the increase in decapitation as an execution method led to changes in public perception of executions and their willingness to cooperate.
2:07:19 - 2:11:46 (04:27)
Summary
The removal of religious rituals and the increase in decapitation as an execution method led to changes in public perception of executions and their willingness to cooperate. Furthermore, unpredictable behavior of the condemned before their death also became a draw for the crowd watching executions.
ChapterThe Implications of Removing Religion from Execution Rituals
EpisodeShow 61 - (Blitz) Painfotainment
PodcastDan Carlin's Hardcore History
Historian V. A. C. Gattrell discusses how executions during the Enlightenment era served as a form of entertainment for the public, but went against the ideals of Enlightenment rulers who wanted to convey a message of justice and reform.
2:11:46 - 2:14:57 (03:11)
Summary
Historian V. A. C. Gattrell discusses how executions during the Enlightenment era served as a form of entertainment for the public, but went against the ideals of Enlightenment rulers who wanted to convey a message of justice and reform.