[PapaBear3625]

Scripture had nothing to do with it. Following 700+ years of Islamic rule Spain had many political and cultural issues in the aftermath. The Spanish monarchy believed that they had driven out the Moors and were the legitimate rulers because it was the will of God. Their claim was that they ruled by divine right. Anyone who denied the Church therefore rejected the authority by which they held their crown.

When the legitimacy of a government is based upon religion, then any challenge of the religion is treason against the rulers. This is the reason behind the Inquisition, the various Catholic/Protestant conflicts, and the attitude of Islamic rulers towards heresy.

When the legitimacy of Western governments stopped being based on religion, religious wars abated.

[Natural Law]

"When the legitimacy of Western governments stopped being based on religion, religious wars abated."

You are very mistaken. The principles of western democracy are based upon Christianity and every major war of the 20th century and the wars of the last decade have ultimately religious wars between Christianity and the godless.

Peace be with you.