How the Papacy Overturned the Ancient Church Order | John Calvin
Deep Dive into Institutes of the Christian Religion by John Calvin - The Ancient Form of Government Was Completely Overthrown by the Tyranny of the PapacyJohn Calvin argues that the papal hierarchy has not merely altered but completely overthrown the ancient form of church governance, replacing a system of spiritual service with one of tyranny and greed. This corruption begins with the disenfranchisement of the laity. While the ancient church required the people's consent to elect a bishop, this right was usurped by the canons and later seized by secular princes. Consequently, church offices…
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