Accused Quote by Camille Flammarion
“It is in the name of Jesus, himself become God, that fanaticism ignominiously condemned to the stake men like Giodano Bruno, Vanini, Étienne Dolet, John Huss, Savanarola, and numerous other heroic victims; that the Inquisition ordered Galileo to belie his conscience; that thousands and thousands of unfortunates accused of witchcraft were burnt alive in popular ceremonies; it was with the express benediction of Pope Gregory XIII that the butchery of St. Bartholomew drenched Paris in blood.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: History of Religious Persecution, 1900
The author condemns the Church’s role in violent oppression of dissenters, linking historical atrocities to religious authority.
In simple terms: Religious power has caused historic cruelty.
Key Takeaway
Recognize past abuses of faith.
Themes
religion
history
oppression
Mood
somber
critical
Type
historical
ethical
analytical
When to use this quote
- academic study
- human rights advocacy
- educational curricula
Key Concepts
institutional authority
heretical thought
human rights
Questions to Reflect On
- What lessons can modern societies learn from these events?
- How can we prevent similar abuses today?
A Different Perspective
The focus on Christianity may overlook other contexts of persecution.
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