Man and Sin by Piet Schoonenberg (1964) 1.7DB

Summary of text [comment] pages 61-62

[In our current Lebenswelt, only (actual or potential) elites accuse others of thinkanti-object.

Who else benefits when golden calves sacrifice scapegoats? Who else has motivation?

Remember, John the Baptist was beheaded when Herod had to keep his promise to his dinner guests. Jesus was crucified when Pilate would not stand up to a crowd. Both preserved their positions as golden calves by sacrificing a scapegoat.]