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Catholic History: The Jesuit Era (1540 – 1767)

The kindling wood of the Protestant Reformations (yes, there were two Reformations) were the actions of Catholic elitism in Southern France and Prussia. The French Crown (not the Church) burned many Cathars at the stake for heresy.  There is no … Continue reading

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Catholic History: The Mendicant Era (1209 – 1540)

The First Crusade served a noble role in Catholic history fighting to establish the Kingdom of Jerusalem.  The Knights Templar and the Knights Hospitaller were absolutely critical in maintaining and defending this important land.  The Second and Third Crusades were … Continue reading

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Catholic History: The Military Era (1071 – 1209)

Throughout most of the Middle Ages, from a military perspective Christian Europe was on life support.  The Franks — the original Germanic tribe that had converted to orthodox Christianity instead of Arianism — slowly (over centuries) cobbled together a feudal … Continue reading

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