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Medieval Heresy and Inquisition
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What was the primary role of the Inquisition during the Middle Ages?
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To suppress heresy and enforce religious orthodoxy
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The primary role of the Inquisition was to investigate and prosecute individuals accused of heresy, with the goal of suppressing heretical beliefs and practices and maintaining religious orthodoxy within the Christian community.