Roman Catholic Church
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The ancient continence cult, influencing the Roman Catholic Church, fostered a celibate priesthood. 89:3.6
Jesus appointed his chosen ambassadors, giving them authority over things temporal and affairs of the kingdom, just as the Father had entrusted him to represent them. 140:2.2-3 157:4.5-6
Respect rulers and teachers, but do not call any man Father in the spiritual sense, as there is only one true Father, God; humbly serve others and submit to God's will. 175:1.10
During the dark ages, Christianity overcame nationalism, spread internationally, and influenced the decline of the Roman Empire. 195:3
By the 15th century A.D., the Roman Catholic Church had reached a level of inelasticity that hindered further growth and unity within institutionalized Christianity in Europe. 92:5.15
The Mother of God sect's headquarters at the exact site of St. Peter's in Rome marked the rise of a powerful mystery cult that would ultimately surpass intellectual and artistic worship. 98:3.5
The Roman Catholic Church promotes peace among religions by recognizing the spirit sovereignty of God the Father, emphasizing equality and divesting itself of ecclesiastical authority. 134:4.3-5
The Roman Catholic Church became a spiritual menace in the galaxy of saints during the dark and despairing centuries when religion became virtually secondhanded. 195:4.2
The totalitarian medieval church was the mother of modern secularism, which has been fostered by both atheistic science and humanistic thinking over the past three hundred years, leading to a shift away from the dominance of the institutionalized Christian church towards a more secular society. 195:8.2-4
Bible parallels
Passages that the paragraphs cited above parallel, quote or reinterpret, from Duane Faw’s Paramony cross-references. Hover a reference to read it.
- Marriage, the lesser evil 89:3.6 — 1 Co 7:2,9.
- Man not touch woman 89:3.6 — 1 Co 7:1.
- Paul would like all men be single as he is 89:3.6 — 1 Co 7:7.
- Good for singles & widows 89:3.6 — 1 Co 7:8.
- Paul speaks by permission 89:3.6 — 1 Co 7:6.
- Keys of outward kingdom 157:4.5 — Mt 16:18-20; Mt 18:18; Jn 20:23.
- Call no man “spiritual father” 175:1.10 — Mt 23:9.
- Who would be greatest: the server 175:1.10 — Mt 20:26-27; Mt 23:11; Mk 9:35; Mk 10:43-44; Lk 22:26.
- Humbled will be exalted 175:1.10 — Mt 18:1-4; Mt 23:12; Lk 1:52; Lk 14:11; Lk 18:14.
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