Crucifixion Quote by Rene Girard
“The protective system of scapegoats is finally destroyed by the Crucifixion narratives as they reveal Jesus' innocence and, little by little, that of all analogous victims.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Violence and the Sacred, 1972
Scapegoating systems collapse when narratives expose the innocence of victims, challenging collective blame.
In simple terms: Exposing innocence undermines scapegoating.
Key Takeaway
Seek truth to dismantle unjust blame.
Themes
justice
violence
scapegoating
religion
myth
collective guilt
Mood
critical
thoughtful
analytical
Type
philosophical
critical
When to use this quote
- legal trials
- media coverage of crimes
- community conflicts
- historical analysis
Key Concepts
anthropology
theology
social psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- What mechanisms protect scapegoat systems?
- How can truth be effectively communicated?
A Different Perspective
Narratives may be contested or ignored.
![“At this time there was a wise man who was called Jesus. And his conduct was good, and [he] was known to be virtuous. And many people from among the Jews and the other nations became his disciples. Pilate condemned him to be crucified and to die. And those who had become his disciples did not…” quote by Josephus](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/233/josephus-35447_abandon_at-this-time-there-was-a-wise-man-who-wa_156080.jpg)
