Editing Insult (section)

==History==
In [[ancient Rome]], political speeches and debates were known to include strong harshness and personal attacks. Historians suggest that insults and verbal attacks were common in the political discourse of the time. This practice reflected the highly confrontational nature of political engagement in ancient Rome.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://phys.org/news/2018-08-ancient-rome-insults-politics-knew.html | title=In ancient Rome, insults in politics knew hardly any boundaries }}</ref>

Many religious texts and beliefs have also contributed to views on insults and the implications of making insults in [[anger]]. [[Buddhism]] teaches 'Right Speech' is a part of the [[Noble Eightfold Path]].<ref>O’Brien, B. (2019, January 21). What does buddhism teach about right speech?. Learn Religions. https://www.learnreligions.com/right-speech-450072 </ref>

In [[Christianity]], for example, the [[Sermon on the Mount]] delivered by [[Jesus]] includes teachings on the significance of anger. Jesus emphasized the importance of managing one's emotions and non judgment in this example.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.ministrymatters.com/all/entry/7301/jesus-best-insults | title=Jesus' best insults }}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.biblestudytools.com/commentaries/gills-exposition-of-the-bible/matthew-5-22.html | title=Matthew 5:22 - Bible Verse Meaning and Commentary }}</ref>

In addition to political contexts, history also reveals unusual instances of insults. The [[Cadaver Synod]], was an event where [[Pope Stephen VI]] held a [[Posthumous execution|posthumous trial]] for [[Pope Formosus]] in 897 AD. Stephen became the Pope after Pope Formosus and had his body dug up, dressed, and placed on a throne to stand trial even after his death.<ref name=trial1>Carrie Whitney, Ph. D. (2020, April 24). The cadaver synod: When a dead Pope was put on trial. HowStuffWorks. https://history.howstuffworks.com/historical-events/dead-pope-put-on-trial.htm </ref>