The Inquisition was a complex movement involving the Catholic Church's efforts to combat heresy and enforce religious orthodoxy, often using forceful means including courts and torture. It targeted various groups, including converted Jews (Marranos) and Muslims (Moriscos) in Spain, reflecting all the aspects mentioned in the options.

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The Inquisition

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The Inquisition

A) was a religious movement directed by the Catholic Church designed to convert nonbelievers to Christianity.
B) was a medieval court based in part on the belief of St. Augustine that a biblical passage (Luke . 14:23) granted permission to use force against heretics.
C) was directed against the Marranos and the Moriscos.
D) secular authorities were assigned the job of obtaining confessions, through torture if necessary
E) All of the above.

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