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How Romanism clashes with republican values and civil liberty A pointed examination argues that Roman Catholic structures and loyalties threaten self-government and individual rights. This book contrasts a Bible-centered faith with what it calls the despotism of the papacy, urging readers to safeguard liberty through informed citizenship.
This edition presents a direct critique of church hierarchy, priestly authority, and the influence of monastic orders on public life. It contends that true republican spirit requires public-minded education, moral suasion, and vigilance against forces that seek to undermine elections, constitutional rights, and national loyalty.
- Clear statements on the supposed conflicts between church power and civil freedom
- Arguments for Bible-based education as a safeguard for liberty
- Discussion of how religious institutions are perceived to affect government and society
- Calls for civic engagement and cautious scrutiny of religious influence in public life
Ideal for readers interested in historical debates about religion, politics, and liberty in a republic.
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But with the principles of the gospel the christians seem also to have forgotten those of worldly prqdence. They stood in the pres ence of an alert and dexterous enemy. The ancient religion of Rome, though it had lost the favour of the emperor was not abolished, nor indeed, greatly oppressed. A large portion of the senate with many of the learned and noble still adhered to the faith of their ancestors; and the disorders of the church afforded to their philosophers an ample theme for scandal and rebuke. Heathenism reared-its head again for a time under J ulian, but the life of that emper or was' too short to nourish its aged frame into strength. Its final overthrow however was re tarded for more than half a century, when, un der the reign of Theodosius it was completely destroyed. The severities of persecution which had already been ingrafted upon the church were ready to enforce the edicts of the emperor and the zeal of the clergy but Paganism was of a nature too yielding to offer an obstinate resist ance. The spirit of martyrdom was foreign to it. Its hold upon the hearts and minds of its votaries was too weak to inspire that enthusias tic devotion which raises its possessor above every fear.
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The undersigned, having been appointed for that purpose, have examined the Essays which have been submitted for their inspection, upon the theme proposed by the American Protestant Society. Twelve Essays have been submitted to them, four of which possess great merit. They have unanimously awarded the premium to the paper marked No. V., and which is entitled by the author, - "Romanism Incompatible With Republican Institutions."
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This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
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Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book provides an in-depth look at the compatibility of Roman Catholicism with republican institutions. The author begins by examining the historical development of papal authority from its humble origins to its position of power in the Middle Ages. The author then traces the church's gradual decline as a force for good in society, arguing that it has become a corrupt and oppressive institution that is antithetical to the principles of liberty, equality, and self-governance. The author concludes by examining the influence that Roman Catholicism has on education, free thought, and political freedom in the United States, arguing that it poses a serious threat to republican institutions. This book is a timely and important contribution to the debate on the role of religion in society, and it is essential reading for anyone interested in understanding the history, present state, and future prospects of the Catholic Church. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Nº de ref. del artículo: 9781331338581_0
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