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One of the main issues with Christianity IS the Vatican--which is
not only a religious center but a very powerful political and financial
force. And does not only embrace a religious dogma but also a
political and financial agenda. Religion centered in the Vatican
recognizes the Pope as the prime terrestrial ruler and regards all
secular leaders as holding power only under Papal authority. To all
extants and purposes, the religion based at the Vatican is called
Christianity and regards itself as the final authority over all who
consider themselves Christian.
Which is why Catholicism in an American president has always
been an issue, the question being: would he be subject to the
Pope's authority. Could he make his own judgements and
decisions?
As for other Christian sects and groups, they also have political
and financial agendas, which they strategize to enact and
maximize. And are, to some degree, in competition with the
Vatican with regards to numbers of followers and thus money and
power. Believers=$$$$. More believers=more $$$$$
People today are not being "persecuted" for believing in the divinity
of Jesus. The issues are political and financial and revolve not
solely around dogma but around money and power
The Vatican--for one--is as powerful a player in world politics as
any nation...and quite a bit more powerful than quite a few.
We are talking here about CONTROL over territory and assetts--not
about whether you or I or our nextdoor neighbor "accept" Jesus or
the Bible.
Ferdinand and Isabell--who financed Columbus--were firm
supporters of the Church and the Inquisition--which, as you may
recall, had a most profound impact on the peoples who inhabited
the lands discovered by Spanish explorers. It was Spain and the
Church who went out to conquer the New World.
With that in mind, the founders of this country set out to create a
separation between church and state. I thought they had
succeeded.
sno0wl
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