While not directly related to the Waco siege, it should be noted that the Spanish Inquisition (the main tribunal commonly referred to as "the Inquisition") was largely a delayed defensive reaction against Muslim aggression (the Umayyad conquest of Hispania), in the last stage of the Crusades (the Reconquista).

The earlier Holy Land Crusades were a similar defensive reaction against Muslim aggression (the Muslim conquest of the Levant).

While not directly related to Ruby Ridge, it should be noted that the Spanish Inquisition (the main tribunal commonly referred to as "the Inquisition") was largely a delayed defensive reaction against Muslim aggression (the Umayyad conquest of Hispania), in the last stage of the Crusades (the Reconquista).

The earlier Holy Land Crusades were a similar defensive reaction against Muslim aggression (the Muslim conquest of the Levant).

While not directly related to Ruby Ridge, it should be noted that the Spanish Inquisition (the main tribunal commonly referred to as "the Inquisition") was largely a delayed defensive reaction against Muslim aggression (the Umayyad conquest of Hispania), in the last stage of the Crusades (the Reconquista).

The earlier Holy Land Crusades were a similar defensive reaction against Muslim aggression (the early Muslim conquests).