274: Switzerland: Calvin's Cancel Culture
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The Trial of Michael Servetus
This chapter explores the dramatic life and trial of Michael Servetus, a Protestant who challenged Calvin's doctrines during the Reformation. As tensions rise in Geneva, Servetus confronts Calvin and faces arrest for heresy, ultimately leading to his execution. The narrative reflects on themes of free speech and religious tolerance, questioning the balance between order and liberty in both historical and contemporary contexts.
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