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How often and how many times should we do that? Whenever another Protestant decides it's time to demand another apology? Into infinity? Even though none of us was involved in the Inquisition?
Can there ever be any end to it?
I’m not talking about an apology even. Just an acknowledgment that it was wrong without finger pointing.
A simple, *Yeah, that sure was wrong. It’s unfortunate that it happened. Good thing we’ve moved in from there.* would be nice to hear.
I’d hazard a guess that it would also effectively shut down any further opportunity for further accusations by those pushing the issue.
But it comes across as denial when the first reaction is *Yeah? So? Well, what about this, that, or you guys?* sounds like you’re defending the actions and not taking it as seriously as it warrants.
And there are some Catholics who I’ve never seen condemn the Inquisition. It’s almost like if they admit that it was wrong, that they are betraying their faith or being disloyal to Catholicism. What it comes across as is telling people that nothing has really changed in the Catholic church in that regard; that if the opportunity presented itself, it would happen again because nobody seems to see anything wrong with it.
A little good solid condemnation of evil even if it’s within your own ranks, can go a long way. Others see it for what it is. Admitting it is only going to come across as being more honest to a world looking on.
Just letting you know the impression it gives to non-Catholics.