What year was Thomas Aikenhead executed?
1697
1676
1701
1685
Answer
In 1697, Thomas Aikenhead, a student at the University of Edinburgh, was executed for blasphemy. His crime was expressing heterodox views on religious topics, including questioning the divinity of Jesus Christ and the inspiration of the Bible. His execution sparked outrage among some intellectuals and led to reforms in the Scottish legal system.
Unveiling The Blasphemy Chronicles: The Life and Legacy of Thomas Aikenhead
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