Review:
Inquisition
overall review score: 2.5
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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