The Dark Ages

It should be noted that it was the Catholic Church, and NOT our Christian Faith, that was involved in those times.

But I have been astounded by the faithfulness and firm belief in Christianity exemplified by the common people.

Actually, both were involved - it was the Catholic Church that persecuted the real Church during those times...

I am not a historian, nor a scholar, just a guy who reads. Lately my interest has been focused on what is frequently called “The Dark Ages”. I’ve studied the Inquisition, the Crusades, the suppression of the Cathars and the history of the Templars and Hospitallers.

The Church and the government, indistinguishable during this period being organizationally incestuous, were totally corrupt and abusive. But I have been astounded by the faithfulness and firm belief in Christianity exemplified by the common people. Their willingness to sacrifice and suffer for Christ is awe inspiring. And this they call “Dark Ages”.

The true dark ages are today, not a thousand years ago. We worship our idols, suppress the truth, kill our off-spring and murder our elders, and begrudgingly spend one hour a week in worship while complaining bitterly if the service goes too long and we miss the kick-off. We feast while half the world starves and spend much of our time attacking others for their faith.

The “Dark Ages” began for real in 1948. Hold on, we are just beginning to experience a hint of what will soon come.

Hi this Alisha I have not seen in cc for weeks

I used to post on CC much more frequently. I love the people here and still enjoy reading posts and keeping up with friends, even though my attention has been elsewhere.

Thank you for noticing!

The true dark ages are today, not a thousand years ago. We worship our idols, suppress the truth, kill our off-spring and murder our elders, and begrudgingly spend one hour a week in worship while complaining bitterly if the service goes too long and we miss the kick-off. We feast while half the world starves and spend much of our time attacking others for their faith.

Heh. You need to visit our church. Might restore your faith in humanity a bit.

I am not a historian, nor a scholar, just a guy who reads. Lately my interest has been focused on what is frequently called “The Dark Ages”. I’ve studied the Inquisition, the Crusades, the suppression of the Cathars and the history of the Templars and Hospitallers.

The Church and the government, indistinguishable during this period being organizationally incestuous, were totally corrupt and abusive. But I have been astounded by the faithfulness and firm belief in Christianity exemplified by the common people. Their willingness to sacrifice and suffer for Christ is awe inspiring. And this they call “Dark Ages”.

The true dark ages are today, not a thousand years ago. We worship our idols, suppress the truth, kill our off-spring and murder our elders, and begrudgingly spend one hour a week in worship while complaining bitterly if the service goes too long and we miss the kick-off. We feast while half the world starves and spend much of our time attacking others for their faith.

The “Dark Ages” began for real in 1948. Hold on, we are just beginning to experience a hint of what will soon come.