The Dissenter

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Remembering Pope Benedict, the Antichrist

Remembering Pope Benedict, the Antichrist

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Jan 04, 2023
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The Protestant Reformation split the Western Christian Church into Protestant and Roman Catholic branches in the 16th century. It was driven by a desire for religious reform, objections to the pope's power and role, and the sale of indulgences, which allowed people to purchase pardons and reduce their time in purgatory. Martin Luther, John Calvin, and o…

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