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The Florida Board of Education approved a new set of standards for how Black history should be taught in the state’s public schools, sparking criticism from education and civil rights advocates who said students should be allowed to learn the “full truth” of American history.

https://www.cnn.com/2023/07/20/us/florida-black-history-education-standards-reaj/index.html?

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By the decree enforcing the institution of the papacy in violation of the law of God, our nation will disconnect herself fully from righteousness. When Protestantism shall stretch her hand across the gulf to grasp the hand of the Roman power, when she shall reach over the abyss to clasp hands with spiritualism, when, under the influence of this threefold union, our country shall repudiate every principle of its Constitution as a Protestant and republican government, and shall make provision for the propagation of papal falsehoods and delusions, then we may know that the time has come for the marvelous working of Satan and that the end is near. {5T 451.1}
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People of average intelligence understand this is not meant to state that people were enslaved for the purpose of teaching them new skills. Rather because of need of the owners new skills were taught to some slaves, benefitting the slave owner but ultimately working for the benefit of some slaves. And surprise, surprise America did not invent slavery.
 
 
July 23, 2023

Contrary to Kamala’s lies, Florida’s new black studies standards are awesome

 

Vice President Harris is railing against Florida’s new standards for social studies because, within the 215-page-long standards, there is a line that says: Examine the various duties and trades performed by slaves (e.g., agricultural work, painting, carpentry, tailoring, domestic service, blacksmithing, transportation). Instruction includes how slaves developed skills which, in some instances, could be applied for their personal benefit.” (Here’s a more user-friendly breakdown of what Florida actually teaches about black Americans.)

Harris garnered positive headlines on the left because of her fiery assertion that this one sentence means that slavery is being taught as a positive good in Florida:

 

Thus, Harris objects to noting that slavery had any benefits for any slaves. However, the historical reality is that the skills taught to slaves affected about 25% of slaves and gave them opportunities in management and a chance to earn extra income, along with the ability to be outsourced and live on their own. After 1865, skilled slaves found jobs where immigrants and unskilled whites did not. These were big personal benefits.

It’s not earth-shattering that Harris is taking a few lines out of context. This is how politicians and legacy media get attention. What is disturbing about Harris’s shrill indictment of the new Florida curriculum is that she is taking away Florida’s deserved applause for putting together an objective and quite thorough history of key events in American history. Moreover, it’s one that does not scrimp on African American history.

Ironically, Harris calls the new Florida standards “revised” history, but that may be because there has been so much revisionist black history taught in America that objective history seems revised.

The new standards deserve special kudos for placing history into context so Americans can compare and contrast events in America with those in other nations at the same time. This has enormous educational value. For example, it allows students to learn that, contrary to popular belief, America did not invent slavery. They will also see that America is a country to be proud of—warts and all.

 

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VP Kamala Harris slams FL’s rewriting of Black history standards; ‘What is going on?’ she asked

Outraged at the new Black history standards in Florida, Vice President Kamala Harris on Friday blasted what she called revisionist history promoted in the state’s African American history standards approved this week by top education officials.

https://floridaphoenix.com/2023/07/21/vp-kamala-harris-slams-fls-rewriting-of-black-history-standards-what-is-going-on-she-asked/?

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By the decree enforcing the institution of the papacy in violation of the law of God, our nation will disconnect herself fully from righteousness. When Protestantism shall stretch her hand across the gulf to grasp the hand of the Roman power, when she shall reach over the abyss to clasp hands with spiritualism, when, under the influence of this threefold union, our country shall repudiate every principle of its Constitution as a Protestant and republican government, and shall make provision for the propagation of papal falsehoods and delusions, then we may know that the time has come for the marvelous working of Satan and that the end is near. {5T 451.1}
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An Old White Man and Racism and Florida

This is very difficult for me to write. If I say anything that anyone finds offensive, please forgive me. It is entirely from ignorance and my own personal clumsiness. I write from a position of my own type of privilege and perspective, which I know is not that of American Blacks or others who have been the subjects of tremendous historical abuse in this country.

https://www.dailykos.com/stories/2023/7/23/2182911/-An-Old-White-Man-and-Racism-and-Florida?

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By the decree enforcing the institution of the papacy in violation of the law of God, our nation will disconnect herself fully from righteousness. When Protestantism shall stretch her hand across the gulf to grasp the hand of the Roman power, when she shall reach over the abyss to clasp hands with spiritualism, when, under the influence of this threefold union, our country shall repudiate every principle of its Constitution as a Protestant and republican government, and shall make provision for the propagation of papal falsehoods and delusions, then we may know that the time has come for the marvelous working of Satan and that the end is near. {5T 451.1}
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Black Member of Florida History Curriculum Working Group Calls Kamala Harris’s Accusation That State Is ‘Replacing History With Lies’ ‘Categorically False’

Dr. William B. Allen , a longtime academic, former chairman of the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights, and a member of Florida’s African American History Standards Workgroup called claims made by Vice President Kamala Harris in highly-publicized remarks last week “categorically false.”

https://www.newsbreak.com/florida-state/3099938158416-black-member-of-florida-history-curriculum-working-group-calls-kamala-harris-s-accusation-that-state-is-replacing-history-with-lies-categorically-false

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By the decree enforcing the institution of the papacy in violation of the law of God, our nation will disconnect herself fully from righteousness. When Protestantism shall stretch her hand across the gulf to grasp the hand of the Roman power, when she shall reach over the abyss to clasp hands with spiritualism, when, under the influence of this threefold union, our country shall repudiate every principle of its Constitution as a Protestant and republican government, and shall make provision for the propagation of papal falsehoods and delusions, then we may know that the time has come for the marvelous working of Satan and that the end is near. {5T 451.1}
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Black Folks Who Were Touted by Florida as Benefiting From Slavery Weren’t Enslaved

A report by the Tampa Bay Times has exposed just how flawed Florida’s new education policy about teaching slavery—that it somehow may have benefited some Black people —really is, with nearly half of the examples provided by the state having never been enslaved at all. The Times reports that the state listed 16 names when pressed to provide proof of how slavery may have benefitted Black people, but the examples were shoddy at best. A museum dedicated to Lewis Latimer , a man touted by Florida education officials as an example, says he was born to free, self-liberated parents in 1848 before he went on to be an inventor that worked on the development of the telephone. The Museum of the American Revolution described James Forten, another example cited by the state, as a Black entrepreneur born to free parents. Henry Blair, Paul Cuffe and John Chavis were other examples provided by Florida, despite them being born free.

https://www.newsbreak.com/florida-state/3099920743313-black-folks-who-were-touted-by-florida-as-benefiting-from-slavery-weren-t-enslaved

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By the decree enforcing the institution of the papacy in violation of the law of God, our nation will disconnect herself fully from righteousness. When Protestantism shall stretch her hand across the gulf to grasp the hand of the Roman power, when she shall reach over the abyss to clasp hands with spiritualism, when, under the influence of this threefold union, our country shall repudiate every principle of its Constitution as a Protestant and republican government, and shall make provision for the propagation of papal falsehoods and delusions, then we may know that the time has come for the marvelous working of Satan and that the end is near. {5T 451.1}
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Florida schools should not be trying to put any positive spin on slavery

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) is under fire for newly released “benchmark” standards for teaching African American history in Florida schools. The particular objectionable item in the list of benchmarks involves teaching middle-schoolers that “slaves developed skills which, in some instances, could be applied for their personal benefit.” 

https://thehill.com/opinion/education/4116074-florida-schools-should-not-be-trying-to-put-any-positive-spin-on-slavery/

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By the decree enforcing the institution of the papacy in violation of the law of God, our nation will disconnect herself fully from righteousness. When Protestantism shall stretch her hand across the gulf to grasp the hand of the Roman power, when she shall reach over the abyss to clasp hands with spiritualism, when, under the influence of this threefold union, our country shall repudiate every principle of its Constitution as a Protestant and republican government, and shall make provision for the propagation of papal falsehoods and delusions, then we may know that the time has come for the marvelous working of Satan and that the end is near. {5T 451.1}
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Fox Staff Anonymously Revolted By Gutfeld Holocaust Remark: ‘At Any Other Place, His Career Would Be Over’

Fox News staffers were revolted by a comment Greg Gutfeld made to colleague Jessica Tarlov about the Holocaust in defense of the controversial new Florida slavery curriculum — at least, anonymously they were.

https://www.newsbreak.com/florida-state/3102118099653-fox-staff-anonymously-revolted-by-gutfeld-holocaust-remark-at-any-other-place-his-career-would-be-over

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By the decree enforcing the institution of the papacy in violation of the law of God, our nation will disconnect herself fully from righteousness. When Protestantism shall stretch her hand across the gulf to grasp the hand of the Roman power, when she shall reach over the abyss to clasp hands with spiritualism, when, under the influence of this threefold union, our country shall repudiate every principle of its Constitution as a Protestant and republican government, and shall make provision for the propagation of papal falsehoods and delusions, then we may know that the time has come for the marvelous working of Satan and that the end is near. {5T 451.1}
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Op-Ed: Slavery Didn’t Teach My Ancestors Sh-t

I had to write about this because I did not see enough Black people mad about this. The state of Florida’s new educational standards will teach students that Black people benefited from slavery because it taught useful skills to them. I ain’t gone lie, I thought it was a KevOnStage skit but Twitter confirmed that it was indeed real-life news. Not really surprised because it is America. And it did happen in Florida. I mean, Florida is in the South but it has an east coast bravado to it. It’s what you should get when you take the racism of Alabama, let the retired New York Mobsters run its politics and give it access to the ocean and boats that can outrun the U.S. Coast Guard, and bankroll the paper to pay everybody else to look the other way.

https://www.newsbreak.com/florida-state/3102160530216-op-ed-slavery-didn-t-teach-my-ancestors-sh-t

Florida GOP Rep. Byron Donalds clashes with DeSantis administration over new teaching standards

The only Black Republican member of Florida’s congressional delegation tussled online with the DeSantis administration Wednesday over newly adopted teaching standard that requires middle schoolers learn that some African Americans benefited from slavery.

https://www.newsbreak.com/florida-state/3102319240421-florida-gop-rep-donalds-pushes-back-on-new-state-slavery-learning-standard

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By the decree enforcing the institution of the papacy in violation of the law of God, our nation will disconnect herself fully from righteousness. When Protestantism shall stretch her hand across the gulf to grasp the hand of the Roman power, when she shall reach over the abyss to clasp hands with spiritualism, when, under the influence of this threefold union, our country shall repudiate every principle of its Constitution as a Protestant and republican government, and shall make provision for the propagation of papal falsehoods and delusions, then we may know that the time has come for the marvelous working of Satan and that the end is near. {5T 451.1}
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DeSantis is defending new slavery teachings. Civil rights leaders see a pattern of ‘policy violence’

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Civil rights activists cheered when Ron DeSantis pardoned four Black men wrongfully convicted of rape as one of his first actions as Florida’s governor. But four years later, as DeSantis eyes the presidency, their hope that the Republican would be an ally on racial justice has long faded.

https://apnews.com/article/desantis-slavery-election-2024-1fb51d663e6051051aa23b71421b9479?

Scott criticizes DeSantis over his support for Florida’s slavery curriculum as they stump in Iowa

ANKENY, Iowa (AP) — U.S. Sen. Tim Scott of South Carolina has criticized fellow Republican presidential candidate and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis for supporting new standards that require teachers to instruct middle school students that slaves developed skills that “could be applied for their personal benefit.”

https://apnews.com/article/election-2024-scott-desantis-slavery-school-curriculum-bbda4260ed074e699bb3f598b8547338?

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By the decree enforcing the institution of the papacy in violation of the law of God, our nation will disconnect herself fully from righteousness. When Protestantism shall stretch her hand across the gulf to grasp the hand of the Roman power, when she shall reach over the abyss to clasp hands with spiritualism, when, under the influence of this threefold union, our country shall repudiate every principle of its Constitution as a Protestant and republican government, and shall make provision for the propagation of papal falsehoods and delusions, then we may know that the time has come for the marvelous working of Satan and that the end is near. {5T 451.1}
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College Board rejects Florida stance that slavery was beneficial for African Americans

The College Board rejected claims Thursday by Florida officials that some aspects of the state's new history standards align with an Advanced Placement African American Studies course that Florida officials banned earlier this year.

https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/education/2023/07/27/college-board-criticizes-florida-black-history-standards/70480361007/

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By the decree enforcing the institution of the papacy in violation of the law of God, our nation will disconnect herself fully from righteousness. When Protestantism shall stretch her hand across the gulf to grasp the hand of the Roman power, when she shall reach over the abyss to clasp hands with spiritualism, when, under the influence of this threefold union, our country shall repudiate every principle of its Constitution as a Protestant and republican government, and shall make provision for the propagation of papal falsehoods and delusions, then we may know that the time has come for the marvelous working of Satan and that the end is near. {5T 451.1}
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'I thank God for slavery': Fla. Rep. Kim Daniels looks to set record straight after videos of comments surface

Jacksonville State Rep. Kim Daniels (D-14) said her words were taken “out of context,” when she said, "I thank God for slavery."
https://www.firstcoastnews.com/amp/article/news/politics/rep-kim-daniels-condemns-slavery-after-old-video-resurfaces/77-061d829b-7cc1-46ff-b2bf-758a5e423a56

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By the decree enforcing the institution of the papacy in violation of the law of God, our nation will disconnect herself fully from righteousness. When Protestantism shall stretch her hand across the gulf to grasp the hand of the Roman power, when she shall reach over the abyss to clasp hands with spiritualism, when, under the influence of this threefold union, our country shall repudiate every principle of its Constitution as a Protestant and republican government, and shall make provision for the propagation of papal falsehoods and delusions, then we may know that the time has come for the marvelous working of Satan and that the end is near. {5T 451.1}
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On Slavery: Gov. DeSantis and his crack education team are all about facts

THE OLD PLANTATION — Here in Florida, we’re teaching our young ’uns the God’s own truth about history.

https://floridaphoenix.com/2023/07/31/on-slavery-gov-desantis-and-his-crack-education-team-are-all-about-facts/?

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By the decree enforcing the institution of the papacy in violation of the law of God, our nation will disconnect herself fully from righteousness. When Protestantism shall stretch her hand across the gulf to grasp the hand of the Roman power, when she shall reach over the abyss to clasp hands with spiritualism, when, under the influence of this threefold union, our country shall repudiate every principle of its Constitution as a Protestant and republican government, and shall make provision for the propagation of papal falsehoods and delusions, then we may know that the time has come for the marvelous working of Satan and that the end is near. {5T 451.1}
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Harris fires back at DeSantis: 'There were no redeeming qualities of slavery'

WASHINGTON — Vice President Kamala Harris says she won't be debating slavery with Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis.

https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2023/08/01/ron-desantis-kamala-harris-florida-black-history-curriculum/70504029007/?

Harris rejects DeSantis’ offer to debate Florida’s new Black history standards

Vice President Kamala Harris on Tuesday rejected Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ offer to debate the state’s recent guidelines on teaching the African American experience, calling him part of a group of “extremist, so-called leaders” trying to rewrite the “ugly parts of history.”

https://www.politico.com/news/2023/08/01/kamala-harris-ron-desantis-black-history-00109170?

ps:Personally I think she should!!

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By the decree enforcing the institution of the papacy in violation of the law of God, our nation will disconnect herself fully from righteousness. When Protestantism shall stretch her hand across the gulf to grasp the hand of the Roman power, when she shall reach over the abyss to clasp hands with spiritualism, when, under the influence of this threefold union, our country shall repudiate every principle of its Constitution as a Protestant and republican government, and shall make provision for the propagation of papal falsehoods and delusions, then we may know that the time has come for the marvelous working of Satan and that the end is near. {5T 451.1}
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FL Black caucus condemns DeSantis for using African American history standards to boost campaign

Members of the Florida Legislative Black Caucus have criticized Gov. Ron DeSantis, saying he is using the controversy surrounding the state’s African American history standards to boost his presidential bid.

https://floridaphoenix.com/blog/fl-black-caucus-condemns-desantis-for-using-african-american-history-standards-to-boost-campaign/?

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By the decree enforcing the institution of the papacy in violation of the law of God, our nation will disconnect herself fully from righteousness. When Protestantism shall stretch her hand across the gulf to grasp the hand of the Roman power, when she shall reach over the abyss to clasp hands with spiritualism, when, under the influence of this threefold union, our country shall repudiate every principle of its Constitution as a Protestant and republican government, and shall make provision for the propagation of papal falsehoods and delusions, then we may know that the time has come for the marvelous working of Satan and that the end is near. {5T 451.1}
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New College president search: Richard Corcoran accuses VP Harris of not reading Black history standards

During candidate interviews Thursday for the president of New College of Florida, Richard Corcoran — the current interim president and a candidate — said people upset about Florida’s new African American history standards didn’t take the time to read them, including Vice President Kamala Harris.

https://floridaphoenix.com/blog/new-college-president-search-richard-corcoran-accuses-vp-harris-of-not-reading-black-history-standards/?

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By the decree enforcing the institution of the papacy in violation of the law of God, our nation will disconnect herself fully from righteousness. When Protestantism shall stretch her hand across the gulf to grasp the hand of the Roman power, when she shall reach over the abyss to clasp hands with spiritualism, when, under the influence of this threefold union, our country shall repudiate every principle of its Constitution as a Protestant and republican government, and shall make provision for the propagation of papal falsehoods and delusions, then we may know that the time has come for the marvelous working of Satan and that the end is near. {5T 451.1}
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Ocoee massacre victim's descendant denounces new African American history standards in Florida schools

Tampa-area pastor Stephen Nunn, great-grandson of July Perry, spoke at a "Speak Out Town Hall Meeting" in Orlando on Saturday.

https://www.wmfe.org/education/2023-08-13/ocoee-massacre-victims-descendant-denounces-new-african-american-history-standards-in-florida-schools

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By the decree enforcing the institution of the papacy in violation of the law of God, our nation will disconnect herself fully from righteousness. When Protestantism shall stretch her hand across the gulf to grasp the hand of the Roman power, when she shall reach over the abyss to clasp hands with spiritualism, when, under the influence of this threefold union, our country shall repudiate every principle of its Constitution as a Protestant and republican government, and shall make provision for the propagation of papal falsehoods and delusions, then we may know that the time has come for the marvelous working of Satan and that the end is near. {5T 451.1}
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By the decree enforcing the institution of the papacy in violation of the law of God, our nation will disconnect herself fully from righteousness. When Protestantism shall stretch her hand across the gulf to grasp the hand of the Roman power, when she shall reach over the abyss to clasp hands with spiritualism, when, under the influence of this threefold union, our country shall repudiate every principle of its Constitution as a Protestant and republican government, and shall make provision for the propagation of papal falsehoods and delusions, then we may know that the time has come for the marvelous working of Satan and that the end is near. {5T 451.1}
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Federal grant pays $126K salary of Florida official who pushes DeSantis education agenda

A new Florida Department of Education employee who’s reaching out to conservative school board members makes $126,000 a year, a salary funded by a federal grant designed to boost “well-rounded educational opportunities,” health and safety and effective use of technology.

https://www.orlandosentinel.com/2023/09/15/florida-official-paid-by-federal-education-grant-promotes-conservatism-in-schools/?

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By the decree enforcing the institution of the papacy in violation of the law of God, our nation will disconnect herself fully from righteousness. When Protestantism shall stretch her hand across the gulf to grasp the hand of the Roman power, when she shall reach over the abyss to clasp hands with spiritualism, when, under the influence of this threefold union, our country shall repudiate every principle of its Constitution as a Protestant and republican government, and shall make provision for the propagation of papal falsehoods and delusions, then we may know that the time has come for the marvelous working of Satan and that the end is near. {5T 451.1}
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‘This is Black American history’: Hungerford heir visits Eatonville amid school land fight

Since she was a child in the 1950s and 60s, Bea Leach Hatler had always heard stories of “the land in Eatonville” that was an important part of her family’s legacy. On Thursday, for the first time, she saw what was left of the property that once housed the Robert Hungerford Normal and Industrial School, her great-grandfather’s namesake.

https://www.orlandosentinel.com/2023/09/15/this-is-black-american-history-hungerford-heir-visits-eatonville-amid-school-land-fight/?

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By the decree enforcing the institution of the papacy in violation of the law of God, our nation will disconnect herself fully from righteousness. When Protestantism shall stretch her hand across the gulf to grasp the hand of the Roman power, when she shall reach over the abyss to clasp hands with spiritualism, when, under the influence of this threefold union, our country shall repudiate every principle of its Constitution as a Protestant and republican government, and shall make provision for the propagation of papal falsehoods and delusions, then we may know that the time has come for the marvelous working of Satan and that the end is near. {5T 451.1}
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At Florida’s only public HBCU, students wary of political influence on race education

TALLAHASSEE — A core mission of Florida A&M University from its founding over a century ago has been to educate African Americans. It was written into the law that established the school along with another college, in Gainesville, reserved for white students.

https://www.orlandosentinel.com/2024/01/07/at-floridas-only-public-hbcu-students-are-wary-of-political-influence-on-race-education/?

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By the decree enforcing the institution of the papacy in violation of the law of God, our nation will disconnect herself fully from righteousness. When Protestantism shall stretch her hand across the gulf to grasp the hand of the Roman power, when she shall reach over the abyss to clasp hands with spiritualism, when, under the influence of this threefold union, our country shall repudiate every principle of its Constitution as a Protestant and republican government, and shall make provision for the propagation of papal falsehoods and delusions, then we may know that the time has come for the marvelous working of Satan and that the end is near. {5T 451.1}
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