[Antoninus]

Nobody ever claimed that barbarities are restricted to Christians. But Christians certainly have been that bad before, and many are still that bad now.

Any church, religion, or institution made up men will contain those who do evil. This is obvious and a given. Is this what passes for deep insight in your mind?

The Church is the most beneficent institution in human history. Many claiming to be Christians have done evil, but just being a Christian is no guarantee that you're without sin and going straight to Heaven. Many of us don't. Not all the Popes are considered saints.

[liberallarry]

Is this what passes for deep insight in your mind?

Learn to read. I'm concerned about re-instituting severe penalties for blasphemy. Is that what religion is all about?

The Church is the most beneficent institution in human history.

That's your opinion. Mine is that it was only very marginally successful at instilling civilized values and it's outlived its day.