[Galena Nevada]

I think most Templar descendants would argue that the church spread rumors about their participation in the occult or homosexuality to justify their cruel treatment.

[AMDG&BVMH]

"I think most Templar descendants would argue that the church spread rumors about their participation in the occult or homosexuality"

well, they can argue that . . .

but when there is truth to the charge, it is not merely "rumor."

[Bohemund]

I think most Templar descendants would argue that the church spread rumors about their participation in the occult or homosexuality to justify their cruel treatment.

Since the Templars died out in the 14th Century and left no descendants, I think you're wrong.

[wideawake]

There are no "Templar descendants".

[SolutionsOnly]

That's my understanding too - that the French King had trumped up charges regarding the occult and homosexuality brought against the Knights Tempalr in order to destroy them and their reputation.

[cake_crumb]

"I think most Templar descendants would argue that the church spread rumors about their participation in the occult or homosexuality to justify their cruel treatment"

I'm inclined to agree

[virgil]

Maybe. I think they started the rumors because they feared the growing power and wealth of the Templars. The Templars had it's own entrenched beauracracy and had outlived it's original purpose. The church felt it was time for them to go and they resisted.