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The Papacy in Jamaica

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Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Feb 22, 1912

FromReview and Herald, Vol. 89, No. 8.

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The Papacy in Jamaica

By Linton Rashford

LINTON RASHFORD
Never in the history of this island has the Papacy shown itself as it is doing at the present time. Since the earthquake of 1907, the headquarters have been removed to Winchester Park, the eastern end of North Street, Kingston. Here a very imposing structure has been built of reenforced concrete. It is artistic in design, and shows no lack of money in its construction.
In the center of the building is a large copper-covered dome, and around the base on the inside is written in large bold letters, “This is the church, the pillar and ground of the truth.” This boastful claim was manifested in a fair held on the same grounds during the Christmas season. To say that this fair was the most popular place of amusement is to say the least that can be said concerning it, as more than eighteen hundred persons were present each night. The many questionable methods used for raising money were astonishing. To those who know the work of the little horn spoken of in Dan. 7:25, the boast, “This is the church, the pillar and ground of the truth,” is not surprising; for what is more contradictory to the Book of truth than such a claim? Surely it is not in America alone that the wonderful influence of this insidious mystery is gaining ground.
Some of the most wealthy people here are Roman Catholics. These not only make large gifts to their church, but have much influence over others, as those who are not Catholics are to a large extent in sympathy with that church. Truly the days of her widowhood are almost spent, and in heart she says, “I sit a queen, and am no widow, and shall see no sorrow.”
Their schools have a large attendance, owing to the fact that they supply food and clothing to those who could not otherwise attend. This mistaken idea of charity is working marvelously, especially among the poor, who boast of the love of the nuns and priests who hunt the homes of the people, gathering out the children for the school. A good thing indeed! But he knows little who does not know the crafty aims of the mystery of iniquity. Get hold of the children, and the parents will follow. Well did the prophet say, “It cast down the truth to the ground; and it practised, and prospered. . . . And through his policy also he shall cause craft to prosper in his hand.”
NEW MISSION HOME AT KEIZAN, SOUTHERN KOREA. BUILT WITH MONEY FROM THE $300,000 FUND. IT COST $715, ASIDE FROM LABOR DONATED BY THE MISSIONARIES
NEW MISSION HOME AT KEIZAN, SOUTHERN KOREA. BUILT WITH MONEY FROM THE $300,000 FUND. IT COST $715, ASIDE FROM LABOR DONATED BY THE MISSIONARIES
John spoke of the deadly wound, but he also spoke of the healing. “And all the world wondered after the beast.” What do these things mean? The way is being prepared for the last great struggle between the mystery of iniquity and the mystery of godliness. Who then is wise and will observe these things?
Old Harbor.