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The saint who ripped reality and rose like a sun. Francis and the apocalyptic fears of chaotic times

Inner Life, Talks and Thoughts

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The Clash of Beliefs: Cathars and the Threat to Institutional Faith

This chapter examines the historical clash between the Cathars and the Catholic Church, highlighting the rise of alternative spiritual beliefs amid fears of institutional control. It discusses the sociopolitical ramifications of these movements in medieval Europe and their challenge to clerical authority.

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