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Catholic Education Resource Center: Search ResultsYour search returned... 0 Categories 12 LinksLinksThe Galileo Affair - George Sim JohnstonSince the Galileo case is one of the historical bludgeons that are used to beat on the Church — the other two being the Crusades and the Spanish Inquisition — it is important that Catholics understand exactly what happened between the Church and that very great scientist. A close look at the facts puts to rout almost every aspect of the reigning Galileo legend. Read more... Inquisition - JAMES HITCHCOCKThe subject of the Inquisition illustrates one of the paradoxes of the "information age"—the availability of accurate information on a subject by no means guarantees that such information will affect public perceptions. Read more... The Myth of the Spanish Inquisition - Ellen RiceThe 1994 BBC/A&E production, "The Myth of the Spanish Inquisition" exposes the common understanding that the Inquisition was a vast pogrom of non Catholics as largely the creation of Protestant propaganda. Read more... The Inquisition - Anne W. CarrollThe Spanish Inquisition and the social/historical context in which it took place is explained in this excerpt from Christ the King: Lord of History. Read more... The Inquisition - FR. WILLIAM G. MOSTThis topic is a favorite for attacking the Church. We need to remember two things: 1) Actions are not the same as teachings. 2) The abuses were much less than most people think. Read more... The Spanish Inquisition: Fact Versus Fiction - FR. MARVIN R. O'CONNELLFr. Marvin R. O'Connell convincingly undoes the Black Legend and reveals the historical reality of the Spanish Inquisition. Read more... Beyond the Myth of The Inquisition: Ours Is "The Golden Age - FR. BRIAN VAN HOVE S.J.In his scholarly and thorough review of how different historians have handled the subject of the Inquisition Father Van Hove has given us a richly referenced article well suited for serious upper level papers. Read more... Status: Inquisition in the Catholic Church - BENJAMIN D. WICKERTo assess the Inquisition properly, we must distinguish between the principle which undergirded it, and the actions of those responsible for implementing the principle. Read more... Inquisitive About the Inquisition - FR. WILLIAM SAUNDERSEvery now and then, I have heard people bring up the Inquisition and use it to slam against the Church. What are the facts about the Inquisition? Read more... The Role of the Inquisition in Europe - Maria Colonna and Cat ClarkBefore discussing inquisitorial courts, it is important to have an understanding of the history and context of these courts. Read more... Inquisition in the Catholic Church - Benjamin D. WikerTo assess the Inquisition properly, we must distinguish between the principle which undergirded it, and the actions of those responsible for implementing the principle. Read more... The Truth About the Spanish Inquisition - Thomas F. MaddenBecause it was both professional and efficient, the Spanish Inquisition kept very good records. Read more... |
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