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Why does Danforth, Parris and hale want John to confess

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he believes that "life is God's most precious gift”
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Answer:

Danforth, Parris and hale want John to confess because he believes that "life is God's most precious gift; no principle, however glorious, may justify the taking of it."

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He feels that God will "chastise" a liar

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