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Originally posted by gregebowman:
It seems to me that the Spanish were rather brutal in their conVersion process. Anyone remember the Inquisition? It was convert or die. NOw, what kind of choise is that? Give up my god or go to face him/her/it? I'm glad we live in a more enlightened time (not counting the extreme muslims) and country (if you live in the US). At least most of us can choose our religion nowadays, instead of having it forced down our throats.

Don’t take this wrong, but the Inquisition was spread throughout Europe. Not to all parts, and even in the areas it happened it was not evenly applied, punished, tortured, um whatever. It is more of a Hollywood notion, the “Spanish Inquisition” (which I take it you are referring to) than to an actual Spanish only Inquisition as the name may imply, and thus mislead some. I hope this proves to be some good info, if not and you already new than just disregard.