Apologist Joel Furches corrects what he believes are a number of misconceptions about some of these historical events and explores what Christians should do about them

If Christianity is true, one would expect it to be pure and above reproach. However, it is easy enough to find historical examples which, taken together, would suggest that Christianity is a brutal and tyrannical system, encouraging people to misbehave in unthinkable ways.

This would range from individuals committing atrocities motivated by the voice of God speaking in their heads, to religious leaders using their power and authority to abuse or take advantage of church members or, in some cases, regimes rising to power and committing acts of violence… (Register tot read the rest of the article)