Identity Politics and Blood Libel
The idea of a group identity and group punishment is firmly rooted in Theology. The ancient sons of Israel had a group identity, which is identity politics. They were descendants of Jacob who served Jesus Christ: blood and faith. That nation as a whole was judged according to their obedience to the Ten Commandments, the first of which points exclusively to Jesus Christ. They were blessed together and they suffered God’s wrath together. Men, women, children, and even the animals…