All of the people executed in the Salem Witch Trials were hanged, not burned (nobody was ever executed for witchcraft by burning in the colonies). Giles Corey died under torture (must have been one of Cheney’s ancestors there) and an additional five died in prison.
Burning alive was the method of execution prescribed for heretics, not witches, who were usually hanged then cremated, which, supposedly, would prevent their resurrection on the Last Day.. Apparently the good Christians of that time were of the opinion that their omnipotent deity could reanimate a bag of bones but was totally stymied by a pile of ashes.
Reminds me of George Carlin’s old “Indian Sergeant” routine. So many great lines in that one. “There’ll be a massacre tonight at nine o’clock! This will be the fifth straight night we’ve attacked the fort. Tonight it will not be so easy…Tonight there will.be.soldiers.in.the.fort!”
Dtroutma over 11 years ago
Will that be witch with lemon/apricot sauce?
William Bednar Premium Member over 11 years ago
Well, at least the chicken will be happy.
J Short over 11 years ago
I like my witches Cajun style.
runar over 11 years ago
All of the people executed in the Salem Witch Trials were hanged, not burned (nobody was ever executed for witchcraft by burning in the colonies). Giles Corey died under torture (must have been one of Cheney’s ancestors there) and an additional five died in prison.
Burning alive was the method of execution prescribed for heretics, not witches, who were usually hanged then cremated, which, supposedly, would prevent their resurrection on the Last Day.. Apparently the good Christians of that time were of the opinion that their omnipotent deity could reanimate a bag of bones but was totally stymied by a pile of ashes.
Skylark over 11 years ago
I’d hire a taster first for sure! No witch casseroles for me!
iced tea over 11 years ago
With witch hazel.
K M over 11 years ago
Reminds me of George Carlin’s old “Indian Sergeant” routine. So many great lines in that one. “There’ll be a massacre tonight at nine o’clock! This will be the fifth straight night we’ve attacked the fort. Tonight it will not be so easy…Tonight there will.be.soldiers.in.the.fort!”
MLPaige over 11 years ago
So would that guy be the Master?Sounds like my old church.
Nakhash_Mekashefah over 11 years ago
If you burn me, I will curse all Potluckers to vomit vile and slimy things…like lime Jello, perhaps.