Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1910-10-18

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nese members constitute a very large
4 Of the entire population Of Greater
w York.
is an evidence also Of the rapid in
.ase OF Catholicism in the United
1tes.
ve understand that the South Ameri-
Il states are already in control of papal
-hority. Canada has a large Catholic
mbership.
he fact remains. therefore. that the
re dominates a large part Of the re-
iOus world on both continents.
ne growth OF Catholicism in England
been steadily increasing until II has
1used the Protsstants OF the country.
nobility OF England are largely
: inkled with Catholics.
am simply amazed that the Protest
s OF America are not aroused. IL II is
II real. as well as avowed, purpose to
/ this country 10 the Protestant faith.
Z seems to be a swelling tide that is
ming unawares upon this people.
am not stickler for creeds and dog
:. and the longer ! live the more l am
Hvinced that religious wars are the
bitter and uncOmprOmising of all
Z hicts. and I also agree that 1 have
: rwn many excellent people who were
tnbers OF the Catholic church: still
in entire sympathy with the aims
Z purposes Of Protsstants. which has
Tywhe-e defended both civil and relig-
liberty the world over. Ny reading
history has demonstrated to my mind
habituaI lapse of civilization in Cath
Il. countries. Wherever the pope's au-
rtty is recognized. then the country
,-lately decays and degenerates.
IS a patriot. I. therefore. prefer the
-ntestant faith for my country. When
Ook at Spain priest-ridden for centu-
a.. 1 see what ignorance and supersti-
? will do for the inhabitants. I am
liar with the rise and fall OF the
ian empire" I see the fatal effect
Russia. which is in control OF the
Iolic Greek church. I am afraid of
4 influences on the civil as well as
religious liberty OF Americans. When
derstand that all marriages between
olics and Protestants must be con-
mated by a ROmish priest to be con-
red a legal marriage by the Catholic
or bridegroom, ! can see an end
vista OF frict-on ahead with the
rs OF the other party tied by such a
Iirement understand that the Off
ing are TO be led along under the
troll OF Catholic parents.
would be afraid IL II was my case.
N. therefore. surprised to know that
Protestant church in the United
ties does not view the situation as
eby explained and everywhere recog-
e. IN this country.
The rivalry that prevails between Pro-
tant denominations as TO fine
riches. enlarged correctional plants.
:. takes up the most OF the time. and
ssion money is sent abroad by the
lions for the heatnen every year.
lille the Catholic church and it's barbed
e tenets are working energetically on
, children Of our own population. and
ding heavy inroads with, our neigh
5 therein. look around our own
. rsteps and backyards. would be adj
sable. when New York city teens with
i've Catholics who are only a sample
+ what Is occurring all over the United
ties.
I had occasion to view the unfinished
.hedral in New York city in 1880.
aarly 81 years ago. The walls were up
/ roof on. and the general building in
in sight and the work has continued
(, to date All these intervening years
we been devoted to the completion and