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Title: The Church In Politics—Americans Beware!
Note: Reading ease score: 68.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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Summary: "The Church In Politics—Americans Beware!" by M. M. Mangasarian is a critical lecture delivered in the early 20th century that examines the intersection of religion and politics in America, particularly the influence of the Catholic Church. This publication addresses contemporary concerns about the role of religious institutions in governance, arguing against the compatibility of a divinely anchored church and a secular government. In this lecture, Mangasarian argues that the church fundamentally opposes the principles laid out in the Constitution, which neither acknowledges nor prioritizes religious interests. He draws historical parallels with France's turbulent relationship between church and state, illustrating how the church, while appearing to support republican values, ultimately prioritizes its own authority, often at the expense of civil liberties and national interests. Mangasarian warns that similar outcomes could occur in America should a strong Catholic presence infiltrate political spheres, emphasizing that the church's adherence to divine law could subvert human rights and democracy. The overarching message serves as a cautionary note for Americans to be vigilant about the potential implications of allowing religious institutions to influence political decisions. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Mangasarian, M. M. (Mangasar Mugurditch), 1859-1943
EBook No.: 39622
Published: May 5, 2012
Downloads: 66
Language: English
Subject: Church and state
LoCC: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Christianity: Practical theology, Worship
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
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Title: The Church In Politics—Americans Beware!
Note: Reading ease score: 68.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits:
Produced by Jonathan Ingram, Paula Franzini and the Online
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(This
file was produced from images generously made available
by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
Summary: "The Church In Politics—Americans Beware!" by M. M. Mangasarian is a critical lecture delivered in the early 20th century that examines the intersection of religion and politics in America, particularly the influence of the Catholic Church. This publication addresses contemporary concerns about the role of religious institutions in governance, arguing against the compatibility of a divinely anchored church and a secular government. In this lecture, Mangasarian argues that the church fundamentally opposes the principles laid out in the Constitution, which neither acknowledges nor prioritizes religious interests. He draws historical parallels with France's turbulent relationship between church and state, illustrating how the church, while appearing to support republican values, ultimately prioritizes its own authority, often at the expense of civil liberties and national interests. Mangasarian warns that similar outcomes could occur in America should a strong Catholic presence infiltrate political spheres, emphasizing that the church's adherence to divine law could subvert human rights and democracy. The overarching message serves as a cautionary note for Americans to be vigilant about the potential implications of allowing religious institutions to influence political decisions. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Mangasarian, M. M. (Mangasar Mugurditch), 1859-1943
EBook No.: 39622
Published: May 5, 2012
Downloads: 66
Language: English
Subject: Church and state
LoCC: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Christianity: Practical theology, Worship
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.