If evolution is taught in schools should the 'fruits of the inquisition' be the mandatory companion class?

Question

I would suggest that most people are ignorant as to the level of violence used in the maintenance of the Christian faith between 1100 and 1800. If you choose to respond in anger, please do your research first, and list one historically accepted fact about the inquisition prior to roasting me.

Gahhh.... I'm asking questions on cold medicine again. That's not what I meant. I meant creationism. I hate being sick - my damn brain turns traitor on me. Thanks for your answers anyway. I don't think I've been called "Bubbles" since I was two.

Answer 1

Yes, I would agree that most people are ignorant as to the level of violence used in the maintenance of the Christian faith between 1100 and 1800.

It is documented that 3000 to 5000 people died during the Inquisition's 350 year history (Some say more, some say less).

It is also documented that Joseph Stalin killed around 20,000,000 of his own people during his short reign (some say more, some say less).

It is also documented that Adolph Hitler killed around 25,000,000 people during his short reign (some say more, some say less).

It is also documented that Pol Pot and his crew likely killed some 2,000,000 Cambodians during his short reign (some say more, some say less).

It is also documented that the Japanese killed over 250,000 Chinese civilians in the city of Nanjing in one month.

And I could go on and list the levels of violence used to oppress the Christian faith, but I think you get the picture.

So yes, I believe most people are ignorant to the fact that Christian rule/government is by far one of the most peaceful forms of government on the planet, as has been proven by documented history.

Granted: 3,000 to 5,000 victims are 3,000 to 5,000 too many, but over a 350 year period, that's alot safer than living in East Oakland, or Detroit for that matter.

Answer 2

One thing has no relation to the other, bubbles.

I think that many people in this country have a very twisted idea of maaaaany things, including the Inquisition ( I surmise that you refer to the Catholic Inquisition )

Regarding the last statement, I can tell:
1 - The Catholic inquisition was created by the Church for several reasons: To stop the European kings from punishing their own political enemies under accusation of heresy.
Bad old Henry VIII from england burnt people accusing them of being heretics ( after he created his own church with himself as head ) , and that is only an example

It concerned only to the Church to determine who was a heretic. Therefore, they performed the trial, dictamined whether the accused was guilty or not and gave the punishment. The Inquisition could apply ONLY the religious punishment.
It was the king's justice that applied the civil punishment, that sometimes included being burnt at the stake.

2- Another reason was to stop movements across Europe which were dangerous to the society. Some included human sacrifices.

3 - There was also the protestant inquisition, that burnt many people, like Michael Servet, discoverer of the blood circulation. He was burnt by John Calvin in Ginevra.

4 - The Inquisition judged offenses that today would be seen in a civil court
5 - In the XIX century, the secretary of the inquisition, father Llorente, burnt part of the archives and used the rest to slander the inquisition

Answer 3

I think most schools do teach at least the basics of the Inquisition.

What I really want to see is the theory of evolution being taught 'correctly'.

If I have to hear another creationist using the 'tornado through a junk yard assembling a 747' argument, I think I might have to batter them about the head with the complete works of Richard Dawkins.

I'm being facetious of course (and don't condone violence - before I get lambasted as a moral-free heathen).

They have never bothered to learn how it actually works, and yet still scoff mockingly at us, labouring under the pretence that it has anything to do with chance.

Answer 4

Your reasoning is not very convincing. Just because there was an Inquisition from 1200 to 1800 (at least with the Roman Catholics.; the Protestants were busy buring witches), doesn't have much to do with evolution. Of course, if you wish to show that Christians are much less violent about their opinions on evolution, you may have a point, but I don't think it is the one you are trying to put across.

Answer 5

I would have to say no.

The Inquisition is recorded fact, history. Creationism is a less-than-substantial theory; in fact, in an unbiased light it can only qualify as mythology.

Thus, whereas the Inquisition should be, and is, taught in schools, there is no room for Creationism in education, outside of a theology class.

Answer 6

I think if it fits in the curriculum yes. I'm in Biology 3 in my high school and we are just starting to learn about evolution. But evolution is taught because it is a justified theory that does have evidence. If the History class is learning about European history in those dates then it should be taught.

Answer 7

Just my opinion,,,,.....If evolution is taught in school , so should creation be taught. The inquisition was a terrible time in our history. People were tortured because of their beliefs. I feel all history should be taught in our schools today so each student can make up their own minds about things!

Answer 8

Unfortunately, most high schools believe that kind of violence is too intense. A lot of them are still caught in the stranglehold of Christianity. At the college level, it is a very important and well discussed topic. I do believe is should be taught as part of the high school education.

Answer 9

Easy answer.

Your premise is that all Christians are alike.

Since I am a Christian, I have to assume responsibility for every violent act every Christian ever performed, right?

So....every black man is responsible for every crime an African-American has committed?

Every Hispanic is PERSONALLY responsible for the foibles of Castro?

Every Iraqi should be HUNG for Saddam's crimes?

P.S.

The Inquisition IS TAUGHT in school, and is protrayed as Roman Catholic Doctrine, in an attempt to malign religion.

Answer 10

Violence was not used for the "maintenance of the Christian faith". It was used for the maintenance of some people's wrong idea of the Christian faith.