p. 10 | Roman Catholicism

Pacific Press Publishing Association · Mountain View, California · Feb 17, 1909

Roman Catholicism.

A Catholic paper, "The Western Watchman," of Oct. 22, 1908, tells us that in the dedication of the great cathedral of St. Louis, that city stepped to the front rank among the world's great Catholic cities, and established her claim as the greatest on this continent. Of the immense parade which took place, we read:

"There never was such a pageant since the Cross was first planted on this continent. Unanimous outbursts of applause greeted the occasion from all classes and creeds, and made the day forever memorable in the religious annals of the country. Protestants living on the line of march decorated their houses; Protestant churches and Jewish synagogs were decked with garlands and streamers, while thousands from every country in the world marched with head erect and firm step to the stirring strains of Catholic music. Orientals and Celestials were in line and the Cross and the Crescent appeared side by side for the first time in the history of the world."

The same paper tells us that "the civilized world has at last arrived at a verdict upon all questions in dispute between Catholics and Protestants for 400 years, and public opinion approves of that verdict, and will see to its unqualified acceptance by all men making any pretense of education." But the final verdict is not given. That will not be given until all shall stand before the judgment-seat of God; and when that comes, it will not be public opinion which will decide, nor will it be the traditions of the past, nor any man, or body, or council of men. It will be decided by the great Judge, in harmony with the word which He has given. He who is wise will not follow the opinion of the world upon any verdict in religious questions; for that has almost invariably been wrong.