The Devil in Robes, or the Sin of Priests (Classic Reprint): The Gory Hand of Catholicism Stayed, the Prayers of Protestants Heard - Couverture souple

Robert Seth McCallen

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1331493897 ISBN 13 : 9781331493891

Editeur : Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Chilling portraits of power and control unfold as a sharp critique of religious authority.

This nonfiction work gathers dramatic scenes and reflections drawn from early American clashes over Catholic influence, exploring how faith and institutions intersect with family, education, and public life. The pages read with the intensity of a courtroom drama, presenting personal testimonies, controversial claims, and historical episodes designed to provoke thought about religion in society. Readers will encounter vivid narratives about convent life, accusations of misconduct, and the emotional toll on individuals and communities.

• Firsthand accounts that question institutional responses to alleged abuse and moral conflict.
• Eyewitness details about education, discipline, and the role of religious orders in daily life.
• Critical perspectives on authority, tradition, and the tension between private faith and public duty.
• Historical context for debates about religion, modernity, and American pluralism.

Ideal for readers of historical controversy, religious critique, and social history who want to examine late 19th‑ and early 20th‑century debates about Catholic influence in America.

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Présentation de l'éditeur

Excerpt from The Devil in Robes, or the Sin of Priests: The Gory Hand of Catholicism Stayed, the Prayers of Protestants Heard

We beg to say that we have no apologies to make to the Catholic world for bringing out this volume, for if it is not an American duty to throttle and expose Romish cunning and Popish pollution of American institutions and American morals, then we are in the wrong for laying bare the slimy doings of Rome and her benighted cohorts; but if it is right, why should we bow down to Pope, bishop and priest and say, "We have done it, but beg your pardon?" Never; we want to say to the American and Protestant world that we have hewed to the line, and if Pope Leo and his "Scarlet Horse" don't like it, stop your infamous practices. We are Americans first, last and all the time, and no true American can be a patriot and bow down to an Italian Pontiff, and hold himself in readiness to do his bidding.

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Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Forgotten Books
• Date d'édition: 2018
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1331493897
• ISBN 13: 9781331493891
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 477
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