Purifying the World Through Violence
Article by WorldNews.com Correspondent Dallas Darling. This week in 1208, one of the most cruel and senseless acts to purify the world through violence commenced in southern France. The Albigensian Crusade, launched by Pope Innocent III, offered participants full absolution for all sins if they participated in exterminating the Cathars. The Albigensians, known as the Cathars, believed the material world was evil and that humankind’s goal was to free itself from it. Similarly, they condemned the Church for its greed, wealth and corruption, refused to accept the divinity of Christ, and sought personal communion with God. In order to cleanse the world of such heretical beliefs, numerous Cathar…
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Purifying the World Through Violence
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