Jan Hus not burned at the stake

So, WI the Papal guarantees to Hus to speak freely at Constance had been honoured, & he was able to present his case without being burned at the stake ? What effects re the undercurrent for the Reformation, Czech nationalism, etc ?
 
I'm pretty sure there would be huge trouble. Think the kind of thing that might have happened if one of the Popes around the first half of the 16th century had been seen to be supportive of the Protestant Reformation. There would be Civil War in the Catholic Church, and the Pope would be seen as a traitor to his own faith.
 
I'm pretty sure there would be huge trouble. Think the kind of thing that might have happened if one of the Popes around the first half of the 16th century had been seen to be supportive of the Protestant Reformation. There would be Civil War in the Catholic Church, and the Pope would be seen as a traitor to his own faith.

As opposed to being dishonourable? Just 'cause he is allowed to speak doesn't mean (many) people will listen, and it certainly doesn't mean that armies can't be mustered to rout out the heresy.
 
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