1. The Crucible
... in Salem to guide its people just as a shepherd guides his flock, but if the Reverend has to call in someone else to solve his problems, the people will lose faith in him as a minister and chaos will erupt. Proctor also takes a firm stand in his belief that witchcraft played no factor in Betty's illness by "not [being] easily led - p.838 ... only Proctor thought it ironic that "a Christian girl [would] hang old women - 854." The Bible teaches that Christians are to guide backsliders to God and counsel sinners in the Christian faith. Contrary to this teaching, the Salem courts have conde...
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