Michael Servetus

January 1st, 2006 @ 1:00 am by Rich | | Comments: none
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In 1553 this brilliant but erratic Spanish physician sought refuge in Geneva where Calvin’s enemies were challenging his authority. While Calvin wanted a more merciful death than burning for the heretic, he did support the silencing of the ill-balanced thinker. Servetus was burned at the stake.

 

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