They prayed and hoped for a savior. It was even prophesied that one would be born. Then—they discovered a boy who could produce miracles, just as the holy texts had written.
The violence grew worse. Eventually, it was to the point that they would have to fight back, or otherwise die.
. . .
Even if they fought back, they would surely die. Still, they wanted to die with meaning—
So they believed in me to lead them. They believed in me, to bring them peace, and if not that, then meaning. Then, the lords struck them all down.
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They prayed and hoped for a savior. It was even prophesied that one would be born. Then—they discovered a boy who could produce miracles, just as the holy texts had written.
The violence grew worse. Eventually, it was to the point that they would have to fight back, or otherwise die.
. . .
Even if they fought back, they would surely die. Still, they wanted to die with meaning—
So they believed in me to lead them. They believed in me, to bring them peace, and if not that, then meaning. Then, the lords struck them all down.
Thirty seven thousand people in total.