Ever apologised for the atrocities, carried out during the Holy Inquisition in it's name?
2007-08-14 21:07:23 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Actually it was anyone not Catholic and sometimes Catholics who even spoke and traded or helped non Catholics
2007-08-14 21:17:06 · update #1
Yes Pope John Paul apologized for this at least twice.
John Paul II’s letter of June 15, 2004 addressed to Cardinal Roger Etchegaray on the occasion of the release of the “Report of the International Symposium on the Inquisition.” In it, he reiterated the apology he made in his Apostolic letter Tertio millennio adveniente. He also repeated the petition of forgiveness he offered on the year 2000 Day of Forgiveness (March 12). This apology, he stated, would be “valid” for the “dramas linked to the Inquisition as well as for the wounds they have caused in the memory.” It seems funny that some of the "Christians" answering this question were unable to do a simple google search before spewing out falsehoods about the Catholic Church. Either they don't know the truth or don't want you to know it. Scary.
2007-08-14 21:15:33 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
Uh... YEAH!!! But come on! Are anti-Catholics still bringing that up!? (I'm not assuming that you're one ok)
That happened like, what, over 500 years ago!? The Church then and the Church now are completely different. If you've seen that difference I think it's safe to say the Church has already more than made up for its mistakes.
Also, remember that the Church is run by people. Human beings. And like all human beings, they're also prone to temptation and corruption. That's a fact. Nobody's perfect.
2007-08-15 04:17:16 · answer #2 · answered by Otaku in Need 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Remember the episode of South Park where Kyle suggested that the Jewish community issued an official apology for the crucifixion of Jesus?
And then Mel Gibson started throwing his poo at everyone...
2007-08-15 04:17:57 · answer #3 · answered by SDW 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Fireball226
You might not care, but I do.
It was my people that were persecuted and expelled due to the Inquisitions.
It was my ancestors that were killed by Crusaders in Germany.
I do not want or expect any compensation, but an apology and a vow never to repeat those actions to any other people would be nice.
2007-08-15 04:20:27 · answer #4 · answered by Gamla Joe 7 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Actually John Paul did shortly before he died. He actually wrote a note to God and put it on the Western Wall of the Jewish Temple.
EDIT
You can find the actual letter on Goooooooogle. Just type keywords like "Pope John Paul's letter of forgiveness of 2000."
I agree wholeheartedly Cloneology
2007-08-15 04:14:36 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 3⤋
has america apologized for the genocide and cultural destruction of native peoples? has australia? has britain?
has japan apologized for its war atrocities? have the germans? has america?
has america apologized for the systematic enslavement of african people?
2007-08-15 04:18:57 · answer #6 · answered by chieko 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What's wrong with killing witches jews and Protestants though?
I don't understand.
2007-08-15 04:14:59 · answer #7 · answered by The Dog Abides 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
No and it's still not a sin to kill a heretic.
2007-08-15 04:12:28 · answer #8 · answered by djm749 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Actually ... you have no idea what you're talking about.
2007-08-15 05:54:56 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
no but its over so noone cares
2007-08-15 04:14:11 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋