http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20071012/ap_on_re_eu/vatican_knights_templar_6
Ignored for centuries, documents about the heresy trial of the ancient Christian order discovered in the Vatican's secret archives are being published in a limited edition — with an $8,377 price tag.
2007-10-12 11:01:19 · 5 answers · asked by capekicks 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
As to the core Christian narrative, this appears unlikely to have any effect. No doubt those who make their living feeding on conspiracy theories and selling that bilge to the public will have a flurry of cinematic successes. But Christianity works because the words of the Book are true, and the Spirit of God confirms them with power in the hearts and lives of believers. Jesus will build His church, and the fanciful stories of those accustomed to spitting on the cross, as the Templars apparently did, will do nothing to impede the plan of God.
2007-10-12 11:18:23 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
700 years ago, Friday, 13 October, the first Black Friday was launched to discredit the Templars and take their money - they were extremely wealthy.
"Regardless of the motivation, the order was taken down at the hands of Pope Clement V and the King of France in 1307.
On October 13, 1307 Philip had the Templars arrested on grounds of heresy; since this was the only charge that would allow the seizing of their money and assets.
The Templars were tortured and confessions were given. These confessions included:
Trampling and spitting on the cross
Homosexuality and Sodomy
Worshipping of an idol named Baphomet"
Under the 'correct' manner of torture we'd all say we were gay even if we weren't.
2007-10-12 18:15:41 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
I just read the news article it was very interesting. I would be very surprised if it changes anything for either the mainstream historian or the conspiracy theorist. It might give a few more details and some cooperating evidence but if there is a conspiracy this will be sanitized information anyway.
2007-10-12 18:06:10 · answer #3 · answered by Rational Humanist 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Wonder why the Vatican has a secret library and now that we know about it, it isn't secret anymore. You could also read the book Holy Blood Holy Grail to see alot of Templar information.
2007-10-12 18:08:49 · answer #4 · answered by budleit2 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Seems fascinating wish I could afford a copy but there it is.
2007-10-12 18:08:19 · answer #5 · answered by Sentinel 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋