 My fellow brethren of Manasseh, you are quick to defend our god, Baal. But does Baal need defending? If he be a true god, he is capable of defending himself. We cannot permit sacrilege to go unpunished. If Baal cannot protect his own honor or defend his own altar, how can you trust him to protect you? Joash, Elder Manasseh, are you condoning your son in his act of sacrilege against Baal? I am merely pointing out that if Baal be a true god, we have no need to defend him. If he is a false god...