But were they really Christians? Most of the stuff you refer to was done by the Catholic Church, which at the top is far from Christian. They teach a whole lot of unbiblical stuff.

Jesus won't "forgive them all," only those who confess and ask for forgiveness.

I've never "thumped" a Bible and never saw anyone do that, except in Hollywood movies.

I suppose I might be considered a "fundamentalist," but the Constitution is the law of the land. I also believe the entire Bible, not the bits and pieces emphasized by various denominations. No denomination has it 100% correct. Reading and comprehending the entire Bible makes it obvious.