identify two specific ways the Catic church tried to stop the spread of protagonism

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1. The Catholic Church used the Inquisition to identify, suppress, and punish individuals or groups deemed to be spreading Protestant beliefs. This involved questioning, torture, and execution of those accused of being heretics.

2. The Catholic Church also engaged in extensive propaganda efforts to combat the spread of Protestant ideas. This included the dissemination of pamphlets, sermons, and other forms of communication to highlight the dangers of Protestantism and promote Catholic beliefs and practices.