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A Reform Demanded

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Review and Herald Publishing Association · Tacoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Aug 27, 1908

FromReview and Herald, Vol. 85, No. 35.

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A Reform Demanded

THE struggle for a separation between church and state in France exhibits many interesting phases. It is reported that,—the people compare the papacy with the simple gospel as preached by reformers. Socialists denounce Rome but exalt Christ’s teachings; many wish to remain Catholics, but demand that the confessional, purgatory, indulgences, neglect of the Bible, and the worship of Mary, saints, and images and relics, be abolished.
It would certainly be a blessing to the people if these pagan practices could be discontinued; but when this is done, the power of the papacy will be a thing of the past.