Correct, Geforce in the sense that there was no Church Army per se. As you rightly say, the Church could – and did – hire mercenaries to overthrow “heretical” leaders who refused to toe the “party” line. And they’re still around to this day in the form of the Swiss Guards who, in addition to their ceremonial duties, are a small but “serious” armed security force.
Since these forces were under the exclusive command of the Pope or his delegated authority it is reasonable to refer to them as an army, although I do accept your point that there was no standing army as such. I don’t suppose it made all that much difference to whoever was on the receiving end, though!
I’m starting to get HIGHLY disgusted with the leaders of Islam for their lack of ffort
One of the big differences between Christianity and Islam (and Judaism, for that matter) is the concept of an individual leadership figure and focus of authority.
While most Christian sects have an identifiable focus of leadership and guidance – eg, the Pope, the Archbishop of Canterbury, etc – Islam simply does not have this structure. This makes it particularly vulnerable to lunatics who wish to preach their own twisted interpretation of Koran and Shari’a – there’s no authoritative figure to “slap them down”, as it were.
Alas, there is no shortage of people, of whatever religion, who are willing to commit atrocities in the name of their God.
I wish I knew what it is you’re trying to say, Vortex………
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