Inoue: The Persecutor's Philosophy

The motivations and methods of the magistrate Inoue.

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Inoue's Background

Inoue's Background Former Christian Inoue had been baptized but later opposed Christianity. He knew the faith from the inside. He was cunning and relentless. His Strategy He used psychological warfare rather than immediate torture. He treated prisoners kindly to weaken their resolve. Significance

The Argument of the Swamp

The Argument of the Swamp The Persistent Love of an Ugly Woman Inoue compared missionary work to the unwanted love of an ugly woman. He said Japan was a swamp that rots Christianity. The Final Word He told Rodrigues: 'You were not defeated by me. You were defeated by this swamp of Japan.' Significance

Before 1630s

During meetings with Rodrigues, 1638