@Marymog This thread began as a discussion on the inquisitions. I mentioned that a sound understanding of history would reveal that the atrocities perpetrated by Catholicism since the 5th century (beginning with the forced acceptance of easter, sunday sacredness, and the trinity) continued unabated till quite recently (Vietnam War) and which included the inquisitions but by no means restricted to that evil mechanism.
Catholics by and large refuse to acknowledge this, which is entirely understandable. After all, as you said yourself, it isn't just a criticism of doctrine, or of practice, but a criticism of
"Mother". And your reaction to this perceived insult to your mum is also understandable, and in your case, very well executed.
First, you changed the subject to 'Protestant inquisitions'. While I make no denial that there were in times past some persecutions against Catholics, particularly in Britain, these pale into utter and complete insignificance when compared to the institutionalised organised wars, continuing unabated over many centuries, against not just Protestants of the 16th century and later, but against anyone, from the 6th century on, who did not consider the Pope to be anyone above and beyond a brother in Christ.
Second, you have very successfully antagonised those on this thread by your constant and relentless red herrings and false misleading accusations that those who disagree with you have unfortunately resorted to name calling and some rather inappropriate language which makes it appear that your arguments are more valid and reasonable. They aren't.
Third. A refusal to face the truth on your part sadly locks you into a system which has beguiled billions, destroyed hundreds of millions, and is destined to destroy many many more as she gathers to her side through ecumenism, Islamists, Hindus, Charismatics, evangelicals, and millions more who through political posturing and deception and become a part of Babylon the Great,
Mother of harlots and abominations of the earth, and join with all nations "who will hate you (God's true people) for My name's sake".
"Come out of her My people" Jesus calls. If you are a true follower of Jesus, seeking truth and to do according to His will, you will seek Him upon these matters. Seek
HIM, not the organisation who claims to speak on His behalf.
Investigate true history. Don't just settle for the Roman version which softens the inquisitions laying blame upon secular governments...and denies the wars and relentless persecutions outside if those inquisitions. Read Wylie's book "The History of the Waldenses".
https://www.whitehorsemedia.com/docs/the_history_of_the_waldenses.pdf
And the above book is just one that is freely available from highly respected historian and writer. That he writes the truth is because so many Catholics write him off as just another bigoted anti-Catholic. The thing is though Mary, he isn't the only historian who has recorded the same thing.
Some on this thread have resorted to name calling inappropriate language; not Mary
