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A threat to the Catholic religion
“Well, Jews and Kathars are both considered a threat
to the Catholic religion. You’re a Jew and I’m a
Kathar.”
“How can you be Kathar? Kathars were the last
Gnostics.”
“Of course, his Lordship would know,” François
grinned. “We, as true Christians, no longer practice
our religion in public but underground. In
Montpellier there are actually quite a lot of fellow
believers. My father runs a restaurant over there,
where meetings are held once in a while, in secret
of course. I’ll bring you there some time if you
want.”
“Sounds interesting. I’m curious to know what you
people preach. Gnostics always had a very
well-founded argument because of their thorough
study of the Latin Bible, among other things.”
“Right, and that’s why the Catholic leaders hate us
so much,” the Kathar added.
“Is that the only reason your religion is prohibited?”
“No, we are individualists and our Holy Books have
been translated directly from the Gospel. The
foundation of the Church, on the other hand, is
based on power and their message is about the
original sin.”
“Oh well, popes, bishops and priests often interpret
the Bible to suit their own purposes, but in
principle, we all believe the same thing,” was
Michel’s opinion. Rabelais cast some doubt on his
findings.
“We have our own laws and we don’t believe that one
single being created all good and evil, like the
Catholics do. Furthermore, we are for individual
freedom, equality of women and against any form of
violence. They’re not!”
“I was talking about the original Greek Bible,”
Michel clarified. “In there, such points of view are
not refuted.”
“Hmm, that may be. I’m not as learned as you are.”
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