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In 1729, the Anglo-Irish satirist, essayist, political pamphleteer Jonathon Swift wrote a satirical pamphlet called “A Modest Proposal” which suggested that the children of the poor should be eaten.
 
In 1729, the Anglo-Irish satirist, essayist, political pamphleteer Jonathon Swift wrote a satirical pamphlet called “A Modest Proposal” which suggested that the children of the poor should be eaten.
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[[Christianity]] and the [[Bible]] has made a strong impression on [[Western civilization]]. In ancient times, cities/fortresses had walls surrounding them and were often blockaded. The book of Lamentations in the Old Testament indicates: "The hands of compassionate women boiled their own children; They became food for them because of the destruction of the daughter of my people" (Lamentations 4:10 NASB).
    
== See also ==
 
== See also ==
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