According to Hale, what is the reason that this epidemic of witchcraft has apparently befallen Salem?

According to Hale, the reason that the epidemic of witchcraft has apparently befallen Salem is that someone from the village has drawn towards himself the wrath of God.

Explanation:

According to the Holy Bible, the wrath of God is a true occurrence which causes foul incidences like epidemics and calamities. It is believed to occur as a result of God's anger when someone hurts him or questions his existence. Moreover, it is also believed that as long as God is angry, his wrath goes on intensifying and causes more and more damage.