Understanding the Goa Inquisition Beyond Popular Narratives
The inquisition primarily focused on the New Christians accused of secretly practising their former religions, and Old Christians accused of involvement in the Protestant Reformation of the 16th century. Also among the targets were those suspected of committing sodomy; they were given the second most harsh punishments. The inquisition was established in 1560, briefly stopped from 1774 to 1778, and was reconvened and continued until it was finally abolished in 1812. [Wikipedia]
Inquisition मुख्य रूप से उन 'नए मसीहियों' पर केंद्रित था, जिन पर गुपचुप तरीके से अपने पुराने धर्मों का पालन करने का आरोप था, और उन 'पुराने मसीहियों' पर, जिन पर 16वीं सदी के प्रोटेस्टेंट सुधार आंदोलन में शामिल होने का आरोप था। इसके लक्ष्यों में वे लोग भी शामिल थे जिन पर अप्राकृतिक यौन संबंध बनाने का संदेह था; उन्हें दूसरे सबसे कठोर दंड दिए जाते थे। इन्क्विजिशन की स्थापना 1560 में हुई थी, 1774 से 1778 तक इसे कुछ समय के लिए रोक दिया गया था, और फिर इसे फिर से शुरू किया गया और 1812 में अंततः समाप्त होने तक यह जारी रहा।
Such a false narrative against Christians and St. Francis Xavier regarding the Goa Inquisition.
When falsehoods are needed to make Christians appear immoral, it raises questions about the integrity of those spreading them.
Goa Inquisition was not about
- Forced conversion
- St. Francis Xavier led
False narrative to show themselves victim
See how journalist Shefali Vaidya promotes a misleading narrative by combining different historical incidents and disputed claims to portray Christians in a negative light.
Notice how these YouTube thumbnails link the Goa Inquisition to St. Francis Xavier, despite providing no credible evidence that he was involved in brutal torture or forced conversions.
Such false stories are produced and spread on a large scale across social media to influence public opinion, attract attention, and generate profit.
What is truth?
False stories about brutal forced conversions, alleged links to St. Francis Xavier, and the use of torture devices are often repeated to create negative narratives about Christianity.
The truth is that many different issues were taking place during that period. A significant number of them were connected to corruption within the Portuguese administration, where political influence, trade interests, and financial gain often played a major role. Many officials were more concerned with protecting their power and economic benefits than with religious matters alone.
These actions should not all be attributed to the Christian Church. Portuguese political and economic interests often acted independently, while Christian teachings generally emphasized charity, justice, and the equal worth of all people.
इन सभी कार्यों को Christians and Church से जोड़ना सही नहीं है। पुर्तगाली शासन के अपने राजनीतिक और आर्थिक हित थे, जबकि बाइबल की शिक्षाएँ समानता, न्याय और दूसरों की सहायता पर बल देती हैं।
Equality Before God
Galatians 3:28
"There is neither Jew nor Greek, slave nor free, male nor female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus."
Acts 10:34-35
"God does not show favoritism but accepts from every nation the one who fears him and does what is right."
Helping the Poor and Needy
Proverbs 14:31
"Whoever oppresses the poor shows contempt for their Maker, but whoever is kind to the needy honors God."
Matthew 25:40
"Whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me."
Justice and Righteousness
Micah 6:8
"He has shown you, O man, what is good. And what does the Lord require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God."
Isaiah 1:17
"Learn to do right; seek justice. Defend the oppressed."
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