What Was the Purpose of the Raucous Public Rituals in Which

question 29

Multiple Choice

What was the purpose of the raucous public rituals in which young men in a village would publicly humiliate a couple or individual who had committed adultery or abuse?

• A)To make fun of traditional values that the young men rejected
• B)To ridicule the church and its leaders for their failures
• C)To regulate personal behavior and maintain community standards
• D)To call for a renewed dedication of Christian holiness

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