Catholicism in Europe through the ages

[Brynhild]

To what do we really owe this monotheistic religion that swept through Europe, at the seeming expense of the old practises and the annihilation of those who practised it? Have we evolved as a more religiously tolerant society, or has it always been the precursor for war, rape and pillage, all in the name of God and God's chosen?

Your views...

[Ulf]

[Baron Samedi]

Lets see.... They didn't enjoy bathing too much (vanity).

They treated women like shit (Man is the spiritual leader of the household).

Did their best to destroy indigenous cultures and folk religions (worldwide).

I say fuck em. I exist to destroy you pricks.

Of course, it looks like you are doing that well all by yourself anyways.....

[Nodens]

The identification of our tradition with either the Christian or Catholic tradition is the most absurd of errors.

-Julius Evola, "Imperialismo Pagano"

[Murphy]

Tthe Church nurtured the existence of universities, which spawned the fields of law, medicine, theology and philosophy. Catholic reform advanced Western civilization. Pope Gregory VII was the major protagonist, since his separation of Church and state in several realms altered the course of Western history.

There is quite alot really that you owe the Catholic Church for. May I suggest taking a read through How the Catholic Church built Western Civilization?

[Ulf]

I have a lot of Catholic friends. I am perplexed by the way Catholics conduct themselves here. None of the Catholics I've met have been douche bags, so I'll just chalk it up the internet.

[Murphy]

I have a lot of Catholic friends. I am perplexed by the way Catholics conduct themselves here. None of the Catholics I've met have been douche bags, so I'll just chalk it up the internet.

I am sorry that you consider me a 'douche bag'. Perhaps the problem is that most Catholics in America make better Protestants than do most Baptists?

[Nodens]

There is quite alot really that you owe the Catholic Church for. May I suggest taking a read through How the Catholic Church built Western Civilization?

I should rather recommend The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire.

[Murphy]

I should rather recommend The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire.

I shall pursue your recommendation .

[Poltergeist]

Even if this were true, who gives a damn about galaxies?