WHAT WAS THE PURPOSE OF THE INQISITION?

The Inquisition was established by the Catholic Church in the Middle Ages to identify, investigate, and eradicate heresy and ensure doctrinal conformity within its ranks. Its primary purpose was to maintain religious unity and authority, often through trials and punishments for those deemed heretics. The Inquisition also aimed to suppress dissent against the Church's teachings and to protect the faith from perceived threats, including witchcraft and other non-Catholic beliefs.