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According to Girard, how does the Bible differ from other mythological narratives like Romulus and Remus?
Exposes the innocence of the scapegoat
Doesn't use scapegoat mechanism
Supports the guilt of scapegoat
None of the above
Answer
Girard argues that the Bible is different from other mythological narratives like Romulus and Remus in that it exposes the innocence of the scapegoat. In other stories, the scapegoat is often seen as a guilty party, but in the Bible, Jesus is portrayed as an innocent victim who is sacrificed for the sins of others.
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