Theological Branch: Eschatology
Topic: *Civil Control and Liberty of Conscious as a stepping stone to Worshipping other gods...* Romanism is now regarded by Protestants with far greater favor than in former years. There is an increasing indifference concerning the doctrines that separate the reformed churches from the papal hierarchy; *the opinion is gaining ground that, after all, we do not differ so widely upon vital points as has been supposed*, and that *a little concession on our part will bring us into a better understanding with Rome.* ```The time was when Protestants placed a high value upon the liberty of conscience which has been so dearly purchased.``` *_They taught their children to abhor popery, and held that to remain at peace with Rome would be disloyalty to God_* But how widely different are the sentiments now expressed. The defenders of popery declare that she has been maligned; and the Protestant world is inclined to accept the statement. *Many urge that it is unjust to judge the Romish Church*