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Originally Posted by avandonk
No I think think they were scared of losing their own illusive position of power.
Galileo did the unthinkable with the rudimetary because of his very bright open mind.
We should not mix it up with current controversies. The powers that be think they have power and are still at it. Stupid old men that have never known the problems of real life are dictating to the weak and the poor of the third world.
They have given up on the western democracies as their 'word' falls on barren earth.
The yanks have got it almost correct, keep your masses poor and ignorant and the quasi religions can have a field day. Both in raising funds and the ignorance they peddle.
I really sometimes wonder where we have failed! We live in an age of enlightenment that is almost beyond comprehension. Maybe that is the problem!
Bert
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Just caught your post Bert as I was about to shut down: felt I needed to comment about your:
"scared of losing their own illusive position of power."
Won't argue with anything you say except to note there was nothing "illusive" about their positions of power - "Holy Mother Church" wielded enormous power and influence, particularly leading up to the era in question (also literally waging war on Protestants etc.)
The catholic heirarchy have been the role model for many centuries re retaining power/authority via manifold processes/policies: seemingly managing to control elements within as an(apparent) means of tolerating dissent. (ref. Jesuits et al)
Of course, of late, the pressures to devolve that heirarchical authority (and its' dictates) have been severe: many observers believing the church's response of latter years; whereby ultra-conservatives have stacked the cardinals' (and ultimately papal) positions, ultimately will lead to greater demise of their standing and respect/authority.
Regards, Darryl.