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The Inquisition was not influenced by the Catholic Church, the Inquisition was a Court set up by the Catholic Church.
from Modern Catholic Dictionary by John A. Hardon, S.J. Doubleday & Co., Inc. Garden City, NY 1980
Inquisition. The special court or tribunal appointed by the Catholic Church to discover and suppress heresy and to punish heretics. The Roman Inquisition of the middle twelfth century, with its ecclesiastical courts for trying and punishing heretics, arose during the ravages of the anti-social Albigensian sect, whose doctrines and practices were destructive not only of faith but of Christian morality and public order. While Church authorities would condemn a person found guilty of heresy, it was the civil power that actually inflicted the penalty. The reformation of the heretic was first sought. By exhortations and minor punishments he was urged to give up his heresy. Many did. Only the relapsed heretics who were found guilty were turned over to the civil government for punishment required under civil law. The fact that secular law prescribed death must be understood in the light of those days when heresy was anarchy and treason and leniency in criminal codes was unknown. Like all institutions that have a human character abuses crept in.The Spanish Inquisition, set up by King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella in 1478 and empowered by Pope Sixtus IV, was directed against the lapsed converts from Judaism, crypto-Jews, and other apostates whose secret activities were dangerous to Church and State. The civil government had great influence in the administration of this Inquisition, and the Spanish ecclesiastical tribunal accused of scandalous cruelty must share its condemnations with them. The latter worked during these days in defiance of the Holy See, which often condemned inquisitors because of their cruelties. Even so, these cruelties have been grossly exaggerated, and the fact that the Inquisition did tremendous good in saving the Latin countries from anarchy has been forgotten. Much falsehood surrounds the events of this period, which should be judged by the standards of those times, not by modern ideas of the human person and of religious freedom.
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What group of people were in charge during the medieval inquisition?
The Inquisition was controlled by the Roman Catholic Church- there was both a Roman Inquisition, and a Spanish Variant.
What religions persecuted heretics during the Inquisition?
The Catholic religion.
What were possilble penalties during the roman inquisition for breaking the law?
The Roman inquisition was not about those who broke the law. It was a type of trial by the Catholic Church against religious dissidents or misfits who were accused of heresy during the Middle Ages. The penalty was being burn on the stake.
The roman catholic church during the middle ages in Europe can best be described as a church that?
The Roman catholic church during the middle ages in Europe can best be described as a church that was a stable influence. This was during a time where central governments were weaker.
Which institution strengthened the Inquisition during the Reformation?
The oman Catholic Church :) -hope this helped
Who put Galileo in house arrest?
The Roman Catholic Church, during the Spanish Inquisition.
What about the Inquisition and the Renaissance is correct?
The Inquisition banned books during the Renaissance, but it abandoned the brutal measures once used in the Middle Ages.
What methods were used by the pope to enforce catholic principles during the renassaince?
They used Concordats, Inquisition, and index.
What were some events during the inquisition that helped the church?
During the Inquisition, several events bolstered the Catholic Church's authority and influence. The establishment of the Spanish Inquisition in 1478 allowed the church to root out heresy and unify Spain under Catholicism, significantly strengthening the monarchy's alliance with the church. The use of trials and public executions instilled fear, deterring dissent and reinforcing the church's power. Additionally, the confiscation of property from those accused of heresy provided financial benefits to the church, enhancing its resources and influence.
What did inquisition mean at the time of the reformation?
During the time of the Reformation, the Inquisition was a series of institutions within the Catholic Church aimed at combating heresy. It involved the systematic interrogation, punishment, and suppression of individuals believed to be deviating from Catholic doctrine. The Inquisition was a tool used to maintain religious conformity and authority within the Church.
When was the Spanish Inquisition active?
The Inquisition was started by the Spanish government with the support of the Catholic Church.
What thing had the most influence during the middle ages?
wars had the most influence during the Middle Ages in Europe.
