One of the greatest things to happen in human history was the Reconquista, during which Christian Spaniards reclaimed their nation from the Islamic invaders who had occupied it for centuries. Spain went on to lead the initial expansion of European civilization into the rest of the world, lifting much of it out of Stone Age savagery and radically improving the lot of the human race. The Islamic occupation of Spain officially ended with the liberation of Grenada in 1492 — the same year Christopher Columbus set sail from Spain to discover America.

Then came moonbattery. Nowadays Spain is headed in the opposite direction:

A priest in Spain is on trial in Málaga, facing up to three years behind bars for alleged hate speech after publishing an article critical of Islam. Fr. Custodio Ballester, known for his pro-life stance and doctrinal conservatism, is accused of inciting hatred in a 2016 text titled The Impossible Dialogue with Islam and in later media remarks.

The case resulted from a complaint by crybully thugs calling themselves “Muslims Against Islamophobia.”

Fr. Ballester responded to a pastoral letter from Cardinal Omella in 2016 that called for interreligious dialogue.

Nine years ago. Anything you said ever can be used against you in the name of repressing “Islamophobia.”

The priest questioned the viability of such dialogue, pointing out that in countries where Islam is the dominant religion, Christians suffer systematic persecution. “What dialogue are we talking about when there are countries where those who do not profess Islam are murdered?” he asked.

Spain was once one of those countries and likely will be again.

While the case has caused great indignation in conservative and religious circles, the country’s bishops have stayed silent.

Civilization can never be taken for granted. Anything earned by some — at whatever price — can be thrown away by others.

On a tip from seaoh.