Protestant Articles on Romanism

Read below a series of articles on Romanism. The Pope is the great Anti Christ. For Protestants, the Roman Catholic Church is a threat to Religious Liberty. The Worship of the Mass is Idolatrous. Read also about two of the many Roman Catholic Massacres of Protestants in Europe. There are two articles by Charles Chiniquay, the famous Canadian converted priest, and author of Fifty Years in the Church of Rome.

Is the Pope Anti Christ – by Rev. D. Beaton IT has become the order of the day in Presbyterian circles at home and abroad to find fault with the statement in the Confession of Faith in which the Pope is described as Anti-Christ, that man of sin, and son of perdition, that exalteth himself in the Church against Christ, and all that is called God” (Confession of Faith, chap. xxv. sec. 6). Some of the largest of the Presbyterian bodies have cut out the passage altogether.

The Roman Antichrist – by Rev. Fred. S. Leahy “The Greek word, ‘antichristos,’ is composed of ‘Kristos’ meaning ‘anointed,’ and the prefix anti. ‘Anti’ means ‘against,’ also instead of, or in place of.’

Past and Present Popery – by Rev. James Macleod The greatest menace to our civil and religious liberties is from the Vatican in Rome! The Protestant people of Europe have been duped with heretical doctrines for the last one hundred and fifty years: and the most successful attack of all was when “scholars” in the name of advanced learning began their infamous attack on the Word of God.

Popery, Resuscitated and Consummated Paganism – by J.A. Wylie The plan which Satan has followed from the beginning in opposing God has been to substitute the counterfeit for the real. He does not forbid man to worship; he gains his end just as well by teaching him to worship in a wrong way

Perilous Times – by Rev. James Macleod The curse of “TV” is another formidable enemy, which is largely under the control and direction of the Papists, which is most extraordinary. It is the work of Government offices, and officials – appointing Papists to control the “BBC.” And “TV.” It is almost impossible to explain why it should be so, when the Roman Catholic population is less than three per cent of the population of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.

The Power and Influence of Romanism Hitler himself, originator of all present-day troubles is a baptised Romanist, so is Goebbels, so is Goering, so is Mussolini.

The Mass

The Sacrifice of the Mass – by Rev. J.S. Sinclair It consists of the offering up by the priests of the bread and wine, which have been already changed (as they hold) through the words of consecration into the actual body and blood of Christ, as a real propitiatory sacrifice unto God for the sins of the living and the dead.

Sinfulness of being present at Popish Ceremonies Surely no inconsistency can be more glaring that that of which persons calling themselves Protestants are guilty, when they attend as spectators or hearers, the idolatrous services of Popery

Church of Rome’s Threat to Religious Liberty

Romanism and the American State Department by Rev. J.P. Macqueen The recent alteration in the Romanist Church’s attitude (towards USA) is undoubtedly attributable to her increasing control over State Department policy, so that now she is practically assured of the use of America’s armed forces, rather than advocating isolationism, in the furtherance of her schemes throughout the world. In other words, she considers the U.S.A. to be ‘the sword of the Papacy,’

What Rome Wants It is, as so many of these Romanist utterances are, a high social and moral Document. That is, if one does not look too closely at it, or examine it too critically. It speaks about “human freedom” and “religious liberty,” and commands the high principles expressed by the President of the United States.

Charles Chiniquy’s Warning about the Roman Catholic Church

Charles Chiniquy’s Letter to Charles Hodge The general indifference on the part of Protestants to the real character and evils of Romanism arises largely from the idea that there is a sufficient amount of truth and good in that system to justify it’s being regarded as a Church of Christ. Cardinal Manning truly stated that ”the Roman Catholic Church is either the kingdom of the Son of God or the masterpiece of Satan.” As it is most manifestly the latter, it is certainly not Christianity. The conviction of this must be deepened before much efficient work is done against the diabolical system. It is sad to see some prominent Protestants taking a wrong position on this subject.

Antigonish Riot of the 10th of July 1873 – by Charles Chiniquy You do not know the priests of Rome. They are, in general, the greatest hypocrites and the most deceitful men you can imagine. It is when they tell you there is no danger, that there is the greatest danger; it is when they cry, Peace, peace, that you must prepare yourself for war. They are not only deceitful men, but they are cowards, they want to attack you only when you are not on your guard, and unprepared to defend yourself

Synod Resolution

Synod Resolution regarding The Church of Scotland’s Declaration of Friendship with the Roman Catholic Church The Synod also reasserts its position that the system of the Roman Catholic Church is the greatest embodiment of the antichrist, and that the office of papacy is that man of sin and son of perdition, “Who opposeth and exalteth himself above all that is called God, or that is worshipped; so that he as God sitteth in the temple of God, shewing himself that he is God” (2. Thessalonians 2:4)

Final Struggle and Certain Destruction

Internationalising British Possessions – by Rev. J.P. MacQueen AS one who, believes that Jesuitised papal Rome is reviving and manoeuvring for its final struggle and certain destruction I would like to take advantage of every opportunity to warn my fellow-Protestants to be prepared for what may yet prove the bloodiest and most terrible struggle in history. Forewarned is to be forearmed, and the struggle will be on a world-wide scale.

The Massacre of St Bartholomew – by John Foxe When intelligence of the massacre was received at Rome, the greatest rejoicings took place, and a medal was struck by order of the Pope to commemorate the event. A jubilee was also published and cannon fired from the castle of St. Angelo. To the person who brought the news the Cardinal of Lorraine gave 1,000 crowns.

The Waldenses – by Rev D. Beaton Over the horrors of the great massacre of April, 1655, we must draw a veil – the hand would fail to write them, the tongue to utter them horrors unnameable, inconceivable, such as have never been surpassed, nay, more; seldom equalled, even by savages, barbarians, and cannibals. Even Leger, the historian, whose pages throb with sickening details, cannot, dare not, attempt to chronicle all that might be told.

Read here about the Scottish martyrs and Covenanters. Some of whom gave their lives to obtain and protect our Protestant Heritage and Freedom of Religion. They all believed that the Pope is Anti Christ, the Church of Rome the Harlot Woman of Revelation, the Worship of the Mass to be idolatrous, and they learned that the Roman Catholic Church is indeed the greatest threat to freedom. Read also about Robert Blair, who took Presbyterianism to Ireland, where such fearful Roman Catholic massacres of Protestants took place.