Clericalism

With the cry, Laïciser la laïque, a certain number of teachers have carried on an active campaign for the formal elimination of the idea of God, as a remnant of "Clericalism", from the school programme.

The Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume 6: Fathers of the Church-Gregory XI 1840-1916 1913

Opinion in France undoubtedly backed him in his opposition to "Clericalism," but I myself continue to think that it was unwise to harry the Church, although the position of the Government was in accordance with the law.

The Life of the Rt. Hon. Sir Charles W. Dilke, Volume 1 Stephen Lucius Gwynn 1907

Well, there is no 'Clericalism' now, and therefore there is no anti-Clericalism.

Dawn of All Robert Hugh Benson 1892

"Clericalism," a powerful element within the Church, which has been determined to make it a political as well as a spiritual power.

A Short History of France Mary Platt Parmele 1877

I predict now that when this election is over, I shall say, 'Clericalism, that is the vanquished.' “

Memoirs of Sir Wemyss Reid 1842-1885 Reid, Stuart J 1905

I remember he closed his great oration with words to the following effect: "I said in the Chamber not long ago, 'Clericalism, that is the enemy.'

Memoirs of Sir Wemyss Reid 1842-1885 1887

I predict now that when this election is over, I shall say, 'Clericalism, that is the vanquished.'"

Memoirs of Sir Wemyss Reid 1842-1885 1887

Clericalism is alive and well in both forms and neither serves the Church.

Wounded Healer, Bearer of Mystery, Prophet 2009

Clericalism -- Without quite realizing what was happening, I became a Professional Catholic, and got so caught up in identifying with the various controversies in the American church that I began to substitute that for an authentic spirituality.

The conversion of Rod Dreher... Terry Nelson 2006

Clericalism -- Without quite realizing what was happening, I became a Professional Catholic, and got so caught up in identifying with the various controversies in the American church that I began to substitute that for an authentic spirituality.

Archive 2006-10-15 Terry Nelson 2006