decline of the inquisition
The "decline of the Inquisition" refers to the decreased influence, power, and persecution carried out by the Inquisition, a powerful Catholic institution established in the Middle Ages to suppress heresy and enforce religious orthodoxy. The decline encompasses a historical period characterized by reduced support, weakened authority, and a shift in societal attitudes towards religious tolerance and individual rights.
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