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Inquisition

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The inquisition was a series of historical institutions in the Roman Catholic Church aimed at combating heresy.

Key Features

  • Investigation of heresy
  • Interrogation of suspects
  • Use of torture to extract confessions
  • Punishments for those found guilty

Pros

  • Helped maintain theological purity according to the beliefs of the time
  • Contributed to the stabilization and authority of the Church

Cons

  • Led to widespread persecution and violence against individuals accused of heresy
  • Often involved harsh and unfair treatment of suspects
  • Stifled intellectual and religious freedom

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