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When a murderous psychopath goes on a killing spree, law enforcement officials and the media never make his religion the central issue - unless he happens to be a Muslim. Then it sets off another frenzied wave of commentary about the inherent evils that lurk within the Muslim faith. From Fox News talking heads, who regularly smear Muslim leaders as secret terrorists, to Bill Maher, who has made Islam a routine target, it has become widely acceptable to libel a religion with a following of over 1.5 billion people.

In The Scapegoat, the ninth book of The Golden Bough Series, we reach a pivotal conclusion in the exploration of the Dying God theory. This volume delves into the fascinating role of the Dying God as a scapegoat, a figure who bears the burdens of his worshippers, alleviating them from the myriad struggles of earthly existence. Frazer seeks to untangle the origins of this compelling concept, distinguishing between the tangible and the intangible—between the actual transfer of physical burdens and the metaphorical transference of our mental and emotional woes. As we trace the evolution of this...