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Legacy of Paganism?Legacy of Paganism?

“The Christians were pronounced ‘atheists’ because they were destitute of temples, altars, victims, priests, and all thepomp. . . .To silence this accusation, the Christian doctors [of Alexandria and Rome] thought it necessary to introduce . . . ”

“The Christians were pronounced ‘atheists’ because they were destitute of temples, altars, victims, priests, and all thepomp. . . .To silence this accusation, the Christian doctors [of Alexandria and Rome] thought it necessary to introduce . . . ”


“. . . some external rites, which would strike the senses of the people, so that they could maintain that they did possess all those things of which Christians were charged with being destitute.”

“. . . some external rites, which would strike the senses of the people, so that they could maintain that they did possess all those things of which Christians were charged with being destitute.”


“The profound respect that was paid to the Greek and Roman mysteries, and the extraordinary sanctity that was attributed to them, were additional circumstances that induced the Christians to give . . .”

“The profound respect that was paid to the Greek and Roman mysteries, and the extraordinary sanctity that was attributed to them, were additional circumstances that induced the Christians to give . . .”


“. . .their religion a mystic air, in order to put it upon an equal footing, in point of dignity, with that of the Pagans. For this purpose, they gave the name of mysteries to the institutions of the Gospel. . .”

“. . .their religion a mystic air, in order to put it upon an equal footing, in point of dignity, with that of the Pagans. For this purpose, they gave the name of mysteries to the institutions of the Gospel. . .”


“. . .A great part, therefore, of the service of the Church in this century [2nd] had a certain air of the Heathen mysteries, and resembled them considerably in many particulars.”

“. . .A great part, therefore, of the service of the Church in this century [2nd] had a certain air of the Heathen mysteries, and resembled them considerably in many particulars.”

Dr. J.L. MosheimHistory of the Church, vol. 2, part 2

pg. 67, chap. 4, par. 5 (1871)

Dr. J.L. MosheimHistory of the Church, vol. 2, part 2

pg. 67, chap. 4, par. 5 (1871)

John Lawrence MosheimEcclesiastical History

Century II, part ii, chap. iv (1790)

John Lawrence MosheimEcclesiastical History

Century II, part ii, chap. iv (1790)

1693 – 1755 1693 – 1755


“Gradually, as the church lowered its standards, many of the Greek scholars accepted Christianity (while they retained their heathen philosophy), and they carried with them into the church more or less . . .”

“Gradually, as the church lowered its standards, many of the Greek scholars accepted Christianity (while they retained their heathen philosophy), and they carried with them into the church more or less . . .”


“. . .of their former viewpoint and teaching. Then, as the Roman government persecuted it, these men, such as Origen, Tertullian, Justin Martyr, et al., wrote ‘apologies’ and ‘treatises’ to vindicate Christianity. . . .”

“. . .of their former viewpoint and teaching. Then, as the Roman government persecuted it, these men, such as Origen, Tertullian, Justin Martyr, et al., wrote ‘apologies’ and ‘treatises’ to vindicate Christianity. . . .”


“. . .They, however, sadly mixed heathen sentiments with Christian doctrines, and the church gradually became permeated with the teachings of these men, who now had become the new leaders.”

“. . .They, however, sadly mixed heathen sentiments with Christian doctrines, and the church gradually became permeated with the teachings of these men, who now had become the new leaders.”

Christian EdwardsonFacts of Faith, p. 98 (1942)

Christian EdwardsonFacts of Faith, p. 98 (1942)

Legacy of Paganism?Legacy of

Paganism?

“It is explained that the two bands of the ‘chi’ (X) form the ‘world soul’ indicating the heavenly equator and the ecliptic . . .

“It is explained that the two bands of the ‘chi’ (X) form the ‘world soul’ indicating the heavenly equator and the ecliptic . . .

. . . which, by intersecting each other form a sort of recumbent chi and about which the whole dome of the starry heavens swings in a wondrous rhythm.”

. . . which, by intersecting each other form a sort of recumbent chi and about which the whole dome of the starry heavens swings in a wondrous rhythm.”

Papal InsigniaPapal

Insignia

The god Dagon was worshipped by

both the Philistines and the

Canaanites

The god Dagon was worshipped by

both the Philistines and the

CanaanitesInternational Standard Bible EncyclopediaInternational Standard Bible Encyclopedia

The College of CardinalsThe College of Cardinals

Symbols have meaning

Symbols have meaning

Symbols have MeaningSymbols have Meaning

Pope John Paul II wearing his fish miter with the tails coming down the back of his neck

Pope John Paul II wearing his fish miter with the tails coming down the back of his neck

The crosier has yet another symbol of paganism — the pinecone just above his hand; the pinecone and pine tree (or evergreen tree) are symbols of eternal life, and come down from Semiramis and Nimrod.

The crosier has yet another symbol of paganism — the pinecone just above his hand; the pinecone and pine tree (or evergreen tree) are symbols of eternal life, and come down from Semiramis and Nimrod.

The Pontifex Maximus was the highest pontifex or priest in the college of priests in ancient pagan Rome. The title was adopted by the Roman emperor Titus when he also assumed the title of “god on earth.”

The Pontifex Maximus was the highest pontifex or priest in the college of priests in ancient pagan Rome. The title was adopted by the Roman emperor Titus when he also assumed the title of “god on earth.” Titus, Pontifex Maximus

A.D. 79Titus, Pontifex Maximus

A.D. 79

When the emperor abandoned Rome into the hands of the Roman bishop in 533 A.D., the bishop assumed the title. Today the title is held by the Pope of the Roman Catholic Church. Like the Pope, the ancient priest or caesar once in office, held his position for life.

When the emperor abandoned Rome into the hands of the Roman bishop in 533 A.D., the bishop assumed the title. Today the title is held by the Pope of the Roman Catholic Church. Like the Pope, the ancient priest or caesar once in office, held his position for life. Titus, Pontifex MaximusTitus, Pontifex Maximus

“As regards the title Pontifex Maximus, especially in its application to the pope, there was further a reminiscence of the dignity attached to that title in pagan Rome. Tertullian (ca. 160 – ca. 220 AD), as has already been said, uses the phrase to speak of Pope Callistus. Though his words are ironical, they probably indicate that Catholics already applied it to the pope.”

— from The Catholic Encyclopedia

“As regards the title Pontifex Maximus, especially in its application to the pope, there was further a reminiscence of the dignity attached to that title in pagan Rome. Tertullian (ca. 160 – ca. 220 AD), as has already been said, uses the phrase to speak of Pope Callistus. Though his words are ironical, they probably indicate that Catholics already applied it to the pope.”

— from The Catholic Encyclopedia

Pope Pius VI title Pontifex Maximus (1795)

Pope Sixtus IV died 1484

Pope Clemens XI used the title Pontifex Maximus from 1700 until his death in 1721

Solar disk from Ur of Chaldees(Genesis 11:28, 31)

Solar disk from Ur of Chaldees(Genesis 11:28, 31)

Legacy of Paganism?Legacy of Paganism?Solar DiskSolar Disk

Solar disk from Babylon

Solar disk from Babylon

Solar Disk of Pharaoh Tutankhamen

Solar Disk of Pharaoh Tutankhamen

The Monstrance

The Monstrance

The Monstrance

The Monstrance

“Catholic doctrine holdsthat the elements are notonly spiritually transformed, but are (substantially – i.e. “in substance”) transformed into the Body and Blood of Christ. Thisis what is meant by Real Presence . . .”

“Catholic doctrine holdsthat the elements are notonly spiritually transformed, but are (substantially – i.e. “in substance”) transformed into the Body and Blood of Christ. Thisis what is meant by Real Presence . . .”

The Monstrance

The Monstrance

“. . . the presence of Jesus in the Eucharist. Because of this belief, the consecrated elements are given the same adoration and devotion that is accorded to Christ.”

“. . . the presence of Jesus in the Eucharist. Because of this belief, the consecrated elements are given the same adoration and devotion that is accorded to Christ.”

Reverend D.S. Phelan, quoted in the Western Watchman (June 10, 1915), said: “I never invite an angel to come down to hear Mass here. This is not the place for angels. . . .”

Reverend D.S. Phelan, quoted in the Western Watchman (June 10, 1915), said: “I never invite an angel to come down to hear Mass here. This is not the place for angels. . . .”

Power Over Their GodPower Over Their God

“ . . .The only person in heaven I ever ask to come down here is Jesus Christ, and him I command to come down. He has to come when I bid him.

“ . . .The only person in heaven I ever ask to come down here is Jesus Christ, and him I command to come down. He has to come when I bid him.


“ . . . I took bread in my fingers this morning and said: ‘This is the body and blood of Christ’ and he had to come down. . . .”

“ . . . I took bread in my fingers this morning and said: ‘This is the body and blood of Christ’ and he had to come down. . . .”


“ . . . This is one of the things he must do. He must come down at my bidding every time I say Mass. I do it in obedience, reverence, homage, and adoration, but I do it, and when I do it Christ must obey.”

“ . . . This is one of the things he must do. He must come down at my bidding every time I say Mass. I do it in obedience, reverence, homage, and adoration, but I do it, and when I do it Christ must obey.”


“The Eucharist can be considered a lens through which the face and path of the Church can be seen.”

Pope Benedict XVI

“The Eucharist can be considered a lens through which the face and path of the Church can be seen.”

Pope Benedict XVI

“And he opened his mouth in blasphemy against God, to blaspheme his name, and his tabernacle, and them that dwell in heaven.”

Revelation 13:6

“And he opened his mouth in blasphemy against God, to blaspheme his name, and his tabernacle, and them that dwell in heaven.”

Revelation 13:6


Sacraments of the Church

Sacraments of the Church1. Baptism

2. Confirmation

3. Eucharist (the Mass)

4. Penance

5. Marriage

6. Holy orders

7. Anointing the sick (extreme unction)

1. Baptism

2. Confirmation

3. Eucharist (the Mass)

4. Penance

5. Marriage

6. Holy orders

7. Anointing the sick (extreme unction)


Sacraments of the Church“According to the teaching of the

Catholic Church, the sacraments “According to the teaching of the Catholic Church, the sacraments of the Christian dispensation are not mere signs; they do not merely signify Divine grace . . .”

of the Christian dispensation are not mere signs; they do not merely signify Divine grace . . .”



“. . .but in virtue of their Divine institution, they cause that grace in the souls of men.”

“. . .but in virtue of their Divine institution, they cause that grace in the souls of men.”

Catholic Encyclopedia on “Sacraments”Catholic Encyclopedia on “Sacraments”

Power of the ChurchPower of the Church“We must conclude that the Scriptures alone cannot be a sufficient guide and rule of faith, because they are not of themselves clear and intelligible even in matters of the highest importance. . .”

“We must conclude that the Scriptures alone cannot be a sufficient guide and rule of faith, because they are not of themselves clear and intelligible even in matters of the highest importance. . .”

Power of the ChurchPower of the Church“. . . and because they do not contain all the truths necessary for salvation.”

Cardinal GibbonsThe Faith of our Fathers, pp. 89, 90

“. . . and because they do not contain all the truths necessary for salvation.”

Cardinal GibbonsThe Faith of our Fathers, pp. 89, 90

Power of the ChurchPower of the Church“And he shall speak great words against the most High.”

Daniel 7:25

“And he shall speak great words against the most High.”

Daniel 7:25

“And there was given unto him a mouth speaking great things and blasphemies against God.” Revelation 13:6

“And there was given unto him a mouth speaking great things and blasphemies against God.” Revelation 13:6

“The Pope is of so great dignity, and so exalted, that he is not a mere man, but as it were God and the Vicar of God. . .”

“. . .The Pope is, as it were, God on earth, chief king of kings, having plenitude of power.”

F. Lucii FerrarisPrompta Bibliotheca Cononica

Juridica Moralis Theologica, vol. VI, pp. 25, 29

“And he opened his mouth in blasphemy against God”

Rev. 13:5, 6

“But there were certain of the scribes sitting there, and reasoning in their hearts, why doth this man thus speak blasphemies? who can forgive sins but God only?”

“But there were certain of the scribes sitting there, and reasoning in their hearts, why doth this man thus speak blasphemies? who can forgive sins but God only?”

Mark 2:6, 7Mark 2:6, 7

“Does the papacy meet this description? We need only be reminded that the Catholic Church has ever attributed to itself the powerto forgive sins.”

“By virtue of his [Christ] divine authority he gives this power [to forgive sin] to men to exercise in his name.”

#1441Catechism of the Catholic Church

(1994)

“Whose soever sins ye remit, they are remitted unto them; and whose soever sins ye retain, they are retained.”

“Whose soever sins ye remit, they are remitted unto them; and whose soever sins ye retain, they are retained.”

John 20:23John 20:23

“The power to intrude upon the relation between men and God cannot have been given by Christ to His ministers in any but a ministerial sense.”

“The power to intrude upon the relation between men and God cannot have been given by Christ to His ministers in any but a ministerial sense.”

Jamieson, Fausset and Brown CommentaryJamieson, Fausset and Brown Commentary

What Is Remitting Sins?What Is Remitting Sins?

“The church was to work faithfully for the restoration of its erring members, encouraging them to repent and turn from their evil ways . . .”

“The church was to work faithfully for the restoration of its erring members, encouraging them to repent and turn from their evil ways . . .”


“. . . When there is evidence that things have been made right with God and man, the church is to accept the repentance as genuine and receive him back into the fold in full fellowship.”

“. . . When there is evidence that things have been made right with God and man, the church is to accept the repentance as genuine and receive him back into the fold in full fellowship.”


Daniel 8 andthe Papacy

Daniel 8 andthe Papacy

What is“the Daily”?

What is“the Daily”?

Daniel 8 and“The Daily”Daniel 8 and“The Daily”

“Yea, he magnified himself even to the prince of the host, and by him the daily sacrifice was taken away, and the place of his sanctuary was cast down. . . .”

“Yea, he magnified himself even to the prince of the host, and by him the daily sacrifice was taken away, and the place of his sanctuary was cast down. . . .”

Daniel 8:11Daniel 8:11


Rough Goat with a “Notable Horn”

Daniel 8:5-7

Ram withTwo Horns

Daniel 8:3, 4

West East


Ram withTwo Horns

Daniel 8:3, 4

“The ram which thou sawest having two horns are the kings of Media and Persia.”Daniel 8:20

“The ram which thou sawest having two horns are the kings of Media and Persia.”Daniel 8:20


Rough Goat withNotable HornDaniel 8:5-7

“And the rough goat is the king of Grecia: and the great horn that is between his eyes is the first king.”Daniel 8:21

“And the rough goat is the king of Grecia: and the great horn that is between his eyes is the first king.”Daniel 8:21


Rough Goat withNotable HornDaniel 8:5-7

“Now that being broken, whereas four stood up for it, four kingdoms shall stand up out of the nation, but not in his power.”Daniel 8:22

“Now that being broken, whereas four stood up for it, four kingdoms shall stand up out of the nation, but not in his power.”Daniel 8:22


“And out of one of them came forth a little horn, which waxed exceeding great, toward the south, and toward the east, and toward the pleasant land.” Daniel 8:22

“And out of one of them came forth a little horn, which waxed exceeding great, toward the south, and toward the east, and toward the pleasant land.” Daniel 8:22


“ ‘little horn’ not to be confounded with the little horn of the fourth kingdom in Daniel 7:8 . . .”

Jamieson-Fausset-BrownBible Commentary

“ ‘little horn’ not to be confounded with the little horn of the fourth kingdom in Daniel 7:8 . . .”

Jamieson-Fausset-BrownBible Commentary

“The ram pushing westward, and northward, and southward . . . did according to his will, and became great.” Dan. 8:4

“There was no power in the ram to stand before him [the he goat from the west] . . . none that could deliver the ram out of his hand. Therefore the he goat waxed very great” Dan. 8: 7

“The ram pushing westward, and northward, and southward . . . did according to his will, and became great.” Dan. 8:4

“There was no power in the ram to stand before him [the he goat from the west] . . . none that could deliver the ram out of his hand. Therefore the he goat waxed very great” Dan. 8: 7

“The Daily”“The Daily”

“And out of one of them came forth a little horn, which waxed exceeding great, toward the south, and toward the east, and toward the pleasant land. And it waxed great . . . Yea, he magnified himself . . .”

Dan. 8:9-11

“And out of one of them came forth a little horn, which waxed exceeding great, toward the south, and toward the east, and toward the pleasant land. And it waxed great . . . Yea, he magnified himself . . .”

Dan. 8:9-11


“The great horn [of the he goat] was broken; and for it came up four notable ones toward the four winds of heaven. And out of one of them came forth a little horn” Dan. 8:8, 9

“And it waxed great” Dan. 8:10



“The Daily”“The Daily”“The great horn [of the he goat] was broken; and for it came up four notable ones toward the four winds of heaven. And out of one of them came forth a little horn” Dan. 8:8, 9




“The Daily”“The Daily”Daniel 8:10-13

1. Persecutes the people of God2. Magnifies itself by craft and force3. Took away “the Daily” from some entity4. Cast down or “vanquished” a “sanctuary”5. “The Daily” is in transgression (rebellion)6. Cast truth to the ground7. Practiced and prospered8. Activities were to extend over a long period of time9. Was a rebellion that “desolated” God’s people10.Trod under its “feet” the sanctuary and God’s

people (“host” vs. 10)

“The Daily”“The Daily”Daniel 8:23-25

1. Was fierce in attitude and action2. Had “understanding” of spiritualism (“dark sentences”)3. Magnified itself (“stood up” in power)4. Was assisted by some other power5. Was a destroyer (“desolator”)6. Caused “craft” to prosper = deceit and treachery7. Magnified itself in its heart = exceedingly proud8. Stood against Christ (is “antichrist”)9. Will be completely destroyed in the end

“The Daily”“The Daily”“And it waxed great”“And it waxed great”

Little Horn Papal Rome

Makes false claims in rebellion against God; pretends to be God, presents itself as God

Dan. 7:25; Rev.13:4-6;17:3-5; 18:7; 2 Thess. 2:4

Practices sorcery and spiritism

Rev. 13:13-14; 16:13;2 Thess. 2:9-10

“The Daily”“The Daily”“And it waxed great”“And it waxed great”

Little Horn Papal Rome

Is a “destroyer” and persecutes God’s people (the “residue” or remnant)

Dan. 7:21; Rev. 12:17, 13:7, 15-16; Rev. 17:6

Casts truth down 2 Thess. 2:3; Rev. 12: 9; 18:2-3

Will be destroyed in the end Dan. 2:44-45; 7:26; 2 Thess. 2:8; Rev. 18:8, 17


“Yea, he magnified himself even to the prince of the host, and from him the daily sacrifice was taken away, and the place of his sanctuary was cast down.”

Daniel 8:11

“Yea, he magnified himself even to the prince of the host, and from him the daily sacrifice was taken away, and the place of his sanctuary was cast down.”

Daniel 8:11


“The idea of sacrifice is not attached to the word at all. Nor is there any word in the text which signifies sacrifice. . . .It appears to be more in accordance with both the [Hebrew

language] construction and the [Biblical] context to suppose the word ‘daily’ refers to a desolating power.”

“The idea of sacrifice is not attached to the word at all. Nor is there any word in the text which signifies sacrifice. . . .It appears to be more in accordance with both the [Hebrew

language] construction and the [Biblical] context to suppose the word ‘daily’ refers to a desolating power.”

Uriah SmithThoughts on Daniel , p. 190 (1881)

Uriah SmithThoughts on Daniel , p. 190 (1881)


“Yea, he magnified himself even to the prince of the host, and by him the daily was taken away, and the place of his sanctuary was cast down.”

Daniel 8:11

“Yea, he magnified himself even to the prince of the host, and by him the daily was taken away, and the place of his sanctuary was cast down.”

Daniel 8:11


“Yea, he [the developing papacy] magnified himself even to the prince of the host [declining political

pagan Rome], and from him the daily [paganism] was lifted up or exalted, and the place of his [political Rome] sanctuary [seat of power] was thrown down [moved permanently from Rome to Constantinople].”

“Yea, he [the developing papacy] magnified himself even to the prince of the host [declining political

pagan Rome], and from him the daily [paganism] was lifted up or exalted, and the place of his [political Rome] sanctuary [seat of power] was thrown down [moved permanently from Rome to Constantinople].” Daniel 8:11Daniel 8:11


“It has not always been sufficiently considered how much the Latin Church was a reproduction, on a higher plane, of the old Roman Commonwealth. The resemblance between the Roman Catholic ceremonies and those of Pagan Rome has been often noticed. . . .”

“It has not always been sufficiently considered how much the Latin Church was a reproduction, on a higher plane, of the old Roman Commonwealth. The resemblance between the Roman Catholic ceremonies and those of Pagan Rome has been often noticed. . . .”


“. . .The Roman Catholic Church has borrowed from Paganism saints’ days, incense, lustrations, consecrations of sacred places, votive-offerings, relics; winking nodding, sweating, and bleeding images; holy water, vestments, etc. . . .”

“. . .The Roman Catholic Church has borrowed from Paganism saints’ days, incense, lustrations, consecrations of sacred places, votive-offerings, relics; winking nodding, sweating, and bleeding images; holy water, vestments, etc. . . .”


“. . .But the Church of Rome itself, in its central idea of authority is a reproduction of the Roman state religion, which was a part of the Roman state. . . .”

“. . .But the Church of Rome itself, in its central idea of authority is a reproduction of the Roman state religion, which was a part of the Roman state. . . .”


“. . .The Roman Catholic Church, at first an aristocratic republic, like the Roman state, afterwards became, like the Roman state, a disguised despotism. The Papal Church is therefore a legacy of ancient Rome.”

“. . .The Roman Catholic Church, at first an aristocratic republic, like the Roman state, afterwards became, like the Roman state, a disguised despotism. The Papal Church is therefore a legacy of ancient Rome.”

James Freeman ClarkTen Great Religions, pp. 349-354 (1889)

James Freeman ClarkTen Great Religions, pp. 349-354 (1889)

What is “the Daily”?What is “the Daily”?

Paganism exalted into Christianity through the work

of the papacy

Paganism exalted into Christianity through the work

of the papacy

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