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You're an ignorant specimen indeed if you think the Inquisition had the power to set the western world back. If anything, the Inquisition benefited the west by preventing Islamic subversion -- it's primary function in Spain. Other than that, it was no more cruel or corrupt than any other system of it's time.

Your bit about the library...I'm not sure what can be said to relieve you of the ignorance that clearly envelopes you. perhaps you should go back to your other liberal friends and swap more conspiracy theories.

[Isabel2010]

Excellent reply!! The Catholics have saved Europe’s butt from Islam more than a few times!! Thus, saving Protestants, Jews and non believers!
Who will save Europe now?

[Elsie]

Other than that, it was no more cruel or corrupt than any other system of it's time.

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