Quote Originally Posted by Dr_Who_Regen#4
You can also do a sneaky response to the Inquisition without cheating.

I just watch for the inquisitors...When they show up near your border you send any Generals you like elsewhere (especially via boats). You can also just move a general a bit away and wait for the inquisitor to find someone else to go after. However, it is important that you spot the inquisitor before they find your general as they will chase their target.

I am sure some people don't like this but it can payoff for your star general to take a country vacation or cruise...Also if you have a general you do not like the inquisitor might finish them off and you may be offered another by adoption before too long.

Anyways using my approach I find I lose an occasional general to the inquisition but nothing like 4 generals in a few turns.
To be honest, you needn't lose any, ever, if you get the hang of the papal standing system. I haven't lost anyone in 700+ turns of play in different campaigns since sussing it, even when inquisitors have strayed into my lands.