Debate Topics
Salem Witchcraft, Volumes I and II: With an Account of Salem Village and a History of Opinions on Witchcraft and Kindred Subjects by Upham, Charles Wentworth
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Individual Liberty vs. Social Order
"When does the pursuit of social order justify the suppression of individual liberties?"
Faith vs. Reason
"To what extent should faith-based beliefs override rational skepticism in matters of justice and truth?"
Power of Accusation
"What safeguards should be in place to prevent the abuse of accusation, and how can a society heal after such injustices?"
Confession and Redemption
"Is a false confession made under duress a path to redemption, or a betrayal of truth and justice?"
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Characters naturally disagree on some subjects, as the author intended! Discover the tensions that drive the story. Features: pre-loaded questions, clickable prompts; characters who remember and talk authentically based on their values. Jump back into your favorite stories in a whole new way.