From Scripture to Digital Dark Age: Why the Guilty Target the Innocent
Ancient texts like the Wisdom of Solomon describe how the wicked lash out at the innocent. When people feel guilt over their own wrongdoing, psychological research shows they use projection to blame others and relieve their shame. Removing shared moral standards creates a vacuum where false accusations and cancel culture thrive. In this environment, the innocent become easy targets as mobs rebrand slander and rumors as virtues. Today’s technology accelerates this cycle. Algorithms, surveillance tools, and economic deplatforming empower online mobs to isolate anyone who challenges prevailing narratives. The innocent often suffer as the guilty seek to silence the truth and soothe their own consciences.
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