., (4) the Albigensians of Southern France and Spain in the early Middle Ages, (5) the Italian scholastic philosopher Thomas Aquinas in the 13th century A.D., (6) the Jansenists of France in the 17th century, and (7) the Puritans in England and its American colonies during the 16th and 17th centuries. ... He compulsively categorized such phenomena, and high on his list was sensual pleasure. ... In fact, the Romans regarded Jesus as an anarchist whose political message, powerful ability to attract followers, and increasing popularity threatened their ability to maintain a tightly regulat...

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