Anti-Catholics at the time argued that begging ... Ferdinand Verbiest, one of the most important Chinese missionaries during the 17th century, argued that evils committed "in this world" should ...

James I ordered that Catholics who did not attend Church of England (Protestant) services should be fined, and was reported to detest the Catholic religion. This led to greater opposition to him ...

A witchcraft trial in England, 17th century. A suspected witch is lowered ... Witchcraft was therefore a concern to both Catholics and Protestants. It is estimated that over 200 years, up to ...