Quotations

“It is an undisputed fact of history that under the later Roman emperors, after Constantine, the religion of the Roman government was changed from pegan to papal. . . The Bishop of Rome, in the seat of the Caesars, was now the greatest man in the West, and was soon forced to become the political as well as the spiritual head.” A.C. Flick, the Rise of the Mediaeval Church, 1909 ed., pg. 168.

“The transfer of the emperor’s residence to Constantinople was a sad blow to the prestige of Rome, and at the time one might have predicted her speedy decline. But the development of the Church, and the growing authority of the Bishop of Rome, or the pope, gave her a new lease on life, and made her again the capital -- this time the religious capital – of the civilized world.” Abbot’s Roman History, pg. 236

“This beast is the Romish Papacy, . . . To this, and no other power on earth, agrees the whole text, and every part of it in every point; as we may see, with the utmost evidence.” John Wesley, Notes on Revelation.

“Under him was very nearly made good the papal claim that all earthly sovereigns were merely vassals of the Roman pontiff. Almost all the kings and princes of Europe swore fealty to him as their overlord. Rome was once more the mistress of the world.” Myer’s General History, pg. 455.

“The pope is of so great dignity and so exalted that he is not a mere man, but as it were God, and the vicar of God.” Ferrasis Ecclesiastical dictionary.

“We hold upon this earth the place of God Almighty.” Pope Leo XIII.

“God Himself is obliged to abide by the judgment of His priests, and either not pardon or to pardon, according as they refuse or give absolution . . . The sentence of the priest precedes, and God subscribes to it.” Dignities and Duties of the Priest, vol. 12, pg. 27.

“The Roman question tonight was a thing of the past and the Vatican was at peace with Italy . . . In affixing the autographs to the memorable document healing the wound . . . extreme cordiality was displayed on both sides.” San Francisco Chronicle, 2/11/1929.

He is not yet come, though he cannot be far off, for he is to appear at the end of the forty-two months of the first beast.” John Wesley, Notes on Revelation, 1754.

“In defense of our civil and religious rights, with the God of armies on our side, we fear not the hour of trial. Though the host of our enemies should cover the field like locusts yet the sword of the Lord and Gideon shall prevail.” Josiah Quincy

“Separation of church and state is a dangerous concept. This is because the phrase ‘separation of church and state’ is not found in the constitution and the misuse of the phrase leads to all sorts of trouble – such as trying to keep godly principles out of legislation . . . A thorough understanding of our constitution is vital to our survival. Let’s talk more like the constitution and less like a bumper sticker. Wipe the phrase ‘separation of church and state’ out of your vocabulary.” Moral Majority, Washington State Newspaper, August 1980.

Because . . . fifteen centuries of ecclesiastical establishments had given birth to superstition, bigotry, and persecution, and this bill could do the same. Who does not see that if the same authority which can establish Christianity in exclusion of all other religions, may establish with the same ease any particular sect of Christians, in exclusion of all other sects.” James Madison.

“If Christians united we can do anything. We can pass any law or any amendment, and that’s exactly what we intend to do.” Liberty Magazine, May/June 1980, pg 4.

The Pope has power to change times, to abrogate laws, and to dispense with all things, even the precepts of Christ.” Decretal De Translat. Episcop. Cap.

“Of course the Catholic Church claims that the change was her act . . . and the act is a mark of her ecclesiastical power and authority in religious matters.” Letter, Oct. 28, 1895, from C.F. Thomas, Chancellor of Cardinal Gibbons.

“Sunday is our mark of authority . . . The church is above the Bible, and this transference of Sabbath observance is proof of that fact.” Catholic Record, 9/1/1923.