Rene Girard – The Only Power that Can End Eruptions of Violence

When we are in pain (or some inner conflict), we want to lash out. We have to find a scapegoat – someone to sacrifice on the altar of our anger.

I was quite a rebel in my youth. I remember participating in a conference once and not liking it to such a degree that I boycotted the meetings. I still liked hanging out with my friends so I didn’t leave, but I didn’t want to fit in.

I was ready to stand my ground to the end. I was expecting the organizers to do something in response. I thought I had s…