Rumors and Religious Beliefs, Fear, and Simple Misunderstanding

Review Sandra Salmans' article, "Fighting that Old Devil Rumor" (pp. 440-442) in your textbook. The Procter & Gamble rumor is intertwined with religious beliefs and fears. History is filled with rumors of this nature--for example, the Salem witch trials of 1692.

In your anthology entry, describe a rumor that you have personally encountered or know of, one that you can attribute to religious belief, fear, or just simple misunderstanding.
Explain how these rumors spread and their outcomes.
Attach an image to your entry that relates to this rumor, whether it conveys a feeling or the subject of the rumor.