People assume the pope(s) was/were followers of Christ. Like as in yeah, I’m sure Christ condoned all the bloodshed and torture carried out by the Roman church during the inquisition/s
Sheesh. Done “in the name of Christ” so that makes it “Christian”
>> Sheesh. Done “in the name of Christ” so that makes it “Christian”
Closer to home you have the devout Godly Christian man Cotton Mather, who did much good and yet got involved with the evil persecutions of the Salem Witch Trials.
The great problem of the Church is it is now, and always has been, made up of PEOPLE. Flawed people! The answer is the sinless love and inherent goodness of Christ, Immanuel.
Throwing out the Baby with the bathwater is not the right plan, for sure! “But you belong to God, my dear children. You have already won a victory over those people, because the Spirit who lives in you is greater than the spirit who lives in the world.”
“Thy Kingdom Come!”