I know. I referred to the institution which I personally think is separate from the teachings.marhay70 wrote: ↑Sat Dec 24, 2022 5:25 pm But none of those you mentioned did it on the back of a message of peace and love. I can't remember any point in the Gospel where Jesus suggested we go and slaughter, torture and persecute the peoples of the world, in his name.
The message of Jesus, from my recollection was to cherish children, not to abuse them, to love your fellow man, not destroy him.
This is the mandate the Church was given.
Lots of religions and cultural belief systems ground themselves on love and peace and still do rotten things eg Buddhists ethnically cleansing the Rohingya, or enlightenment religions with caste systems. And for the up to date example the "Be Kind" gender devotees who claim to be full of loving acceptance and progressive wisdom and peaceful respect while simultaneously backing mutilation of minors and male sex offenders in women's prisons.