5 Things Most Get Wrong About the Inquisition

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[vincewarde]

As an ordained (retired now) evangelical minister, I too am accountable for my theology and teaching. When I was ordained, I affirmed my belief in the doctrine of my church. If I ever were to change those beliefs, integrity would require that I notify my superiors and either transfer my ordination to a group conforming to my current beliefs, or relinquish my ordination. If I were to start teaching something that directly conflicts with the teaching of my denomination, I certainly would expect that those in authority over me would "inquire" into the situation. The first step would undoubtedly be to attempt to "correct" my beliefs. Failing that, if the difference in theology did not involve departing from the essentials of the faith, I likely would be given an opportunity to transfer to a compatible denomination. Failing that, I would be entitled to a trial, and if found guilty of heresy, would be expelled from the church and defrocked.

While the violence is certainly unacceptable, other than that Protestant evangelicals certainly cannot criticize the Catholic Church for having a similar system.

[geogemini]

The more I learn about church history, the more I realize I have been lied to for years. Great video!

[emperorzombie]

As a Catholic, I feel a great shame


That the heroes of old put everything on the line for the truth, devoted their lives to correcting heresy, and receive scorn from the world hundreds of years later and I don’t even have the guts or knowledge to defend my faith at my job.
Thank you again Father Casey for emphasizing truth over the historical narrative of darkness.

[m_d]

During some of the Inquisition folks would prefer the church inquisitor over the local sheriff of balif. Knowing they would get a more fair trial.

[jenlovesjesus]

Very insightful, Father. Thank you. I always look forward to your videos. ❤

[crancourt]

I appreciate this video and its timing. I'm in the Inquiry process as a cradle Protestant, and en route to the Rite of Welcome. This, the history of the witch trials, and the crusades have kinda been my last holdouts on Roman Catholicism. Your videos have been an exceptional help to getting past my barriers to entry throughout this process and helping me to better understand what Catholicism is actually about.

[joelancon]

It's also worth noting. Kings, Lords and Judges are not necessarily Theologians, so a lot of them would accidently convict people of heresy, for things that were simple diversity of opinion, Even the Spanish Inquisition was incredibly merciful for the time because at the very least you were less likely to be mistakenly convicted of formal heresy because you had an actual theologian like a Dominican Thomist judging rather than a secular authority

[toranshaw]

Well, I didn't expect this video... 🤪

[jonathan_]

I didn’t expect a kind of Spanish Inquisition

[ElizabethBattle]

So well said. What an excellent explanation!

[alphacause]

When I walked away from my faith in my 20s and 30s, I bought into many of the myths surrounding the Inquisition. Unfortunately, I was all too content to confirm my own biases by grounding my cursory understanding of Church history in the lore and hyperbolic claims of its secular detractors. I am thankful that we now have knowledgeable sources, like Father Casey, who can provide a very accessible refutation to the propaganda that has disparaged our Church for far too long.

[HPN]

Father Casey, I’m surprised that you know that movie History of the World with Mel Brooks. I remember watching that movie when it came out. It was very funny. The 1st movie was better than the 2nd one.

[democraticpatriot]

What happened to Jews who converted to Christianity under duress ( Ferdinand & Isabella), but felt compelled to resume the religion of their birth, which placed them in the hands of the Inquisitors. Jews who refused to convert were expelled from Spain. Fr. Casey might also consider the crypto-Jews in the New World - outwardly Catholic but continuing to practice some Jewish rituals to this day. The whole business is a blot on Church history.

[TCM]

You always cover these tough topics excellently father.
God Bless you

[yeetmaestro]

What are some books/resources one can look into for more information?

[vmorozco-gonzalez]

you have remained very silent on Pope Francis comments 🤔

[philipmangaoang]

Either way people still died. Whether by Civil or Religous Authority, people who may have believed that Jesus is Lord and Savior still suffered. Waldensians were forced hide for so long, almost decimated. The Huguenots in France were massacred.

[steveempire]

By listing them, we decree and declare that all the faithful of both sexes must regard them as condemned, reprobated, and rejected . . . We restrain all in the virtue of holy obedience and under the penalty of an automatic major excommunication…

That heretics be burned is against the will of the Spirit.
-Exsurge Domina

[derphyn]

Still embarrassingly messy situations, but thank you for digging at source materials to give us a clearer picture of what actually happened.

[brianmarshall]

As councel for the defence that is okay, but the jury are still out!