I hate when churches (or people who use religion as their cause) think they can and should purge the world of what they think is undesirable or who are sinners. According to Christianity (I'm not sure of other religions), everyone was born a sinner, but God still loves and forgives you.
On another note, does it seem like Cardinal Richelieu (Is that how it's spelled?) is actually in love with Shuli but can't handle it, so tries too write her off as a person he needs to get rid of?