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Priest hunter

Priest hunters were people who hunted down priests to punish them for not following the laws of the country they were in. The priests were usually punished by being put in prison or sent away. These people were necessary because some priests did not obey the laws and could cause problems for the people living in the area. Priest hunters were needed to make sure that the priests followed the laws and did not do anything wrong.
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