Why was Religion not a Major Problem for Charles I as Ruler Of Spain from 1516 – 1556?

... Why was Religion not a Major Problem for Charles I as Ruler Of Spain from 1516 - 1556? Charles I began his rule in 1516 after the long rule of Ferdinand and Isabella. Their reign had been renowned for religious problems and conflict such as the Inquisition and the War with Granada. But why was Charles' rule relatively less problematic in this area than for other rulers and what were the major problems Charles faced instead. Unlike Isabella of the previous reign, Charles was not overly emotional in an aim to unify the empire by religion. However this would have possibly helped Charles as the only common factor that linked his territories was their common loyalty to him as ruler and thus he depended on that. This was a great weakness, as later on he would not have the means to make 'the whole world receive the catholic faith'. A lot of Charles'

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