The Papacy was corrupt for whole centuries: especially from about 880 to 1050 and (with a short decent pontificate at rare intervals) 1290 to about 1660. No 'primacy' in any other organized religion has so disgraceful a record.
Not material or economic conditions in the ordinary sense, but perverse religious ideas explain the suspension of civilization in Europe from the 5th… - Joseph Mccabe
Not material or economic conditions in the ordinary sense, but perverse religious ideas explain the suspension of civilization in Europe from the 5th…
- Joseph Mccabe
If, it was natural to reason, God punishes men with eternal torment, it is surely lawful for men to use doses of it in a good cause. - Joseph Mccabe
If, it was natural to reason, God punishes men with eternal torment, it is surely lawful for men to use doses of it in a good cause.
Any body of men who believe in hell will persecute whenever they have the power. - Joseph Mccabe
Any body of men who believe in hell will persecute whenever they have the power.
The sentiments attributed to Christ are in the Old Testament. They were familiar in the Jewish schools and to all the Pharisees, long before the time… - Joseph Mccabe
The sentiments attributed to Christ are in the Old Testament. They were familiar in the Jewish schools and to all the Pharisees, long before the time…
If a single one of these gentlemen is correct, if a believer of any type is right, the essential truth for man, the real drama of life, in comparison… - Joseph Mccabe
If a single one of these gentlemen is correct, if a believer of any type is right, the essential truth for man, the real drama of life, in comparison…
The making of an Atheist implies a mental stimulation and training which brings into play the primary factors of social progress. - Joseph Mccabe
The making of an Atheist implies a mental stimulation and training which brings into play the primary factors of social progress.
An idea or institution may arise for one reason and be maintained for quite a different reason. - Joseph Mccabe
An idea or institution may arise for one reason and be maintained for quite a different reason.
A law of nature is not a formula drawn up by a legislator, but a mere summary of the observed facts - a "bundle of facts." Things do not act in a par… - Joseph Mccabe
A law of nature is not a formula drawn up by a legislator, but a mere summary of the observed facts - a "bundle of facts." Things do not act in a par…
I AM what is called a Feminist. Thirty years ago I left a monastery and began a sane human existence. Within two or three years, I find, I was defend… - Joseph Mccabe
I AM what is called a Feminist. Thirty years ago I left a monastery and began a sane human existence. Within two or three years, I find, I was defend…
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