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What does it mean?
Characters discuss whether a crime is linked to Jewish superstitions or Christianity.
In plain terms
They link crime to religious superstitions.
What can you take from it?
Religion can be blamed for crimes.

Where it applies

  • detective story
  • debate

Putting it to work

  • analyze bias

Questions to consider

  • Why blame religion?
  • Is this accurate?

Another view

It implies a stereotypical link between crime and religion.

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