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anti-Catholicism

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a religious orientation opposed to Catholicism

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" Anti-Catholicism " was widespread not only among the Lutheran clergy, but through large sections of the population. Source: Internet

A powerful intellectual force of the time was anti-Catholicism, led by the liberal intellectuals who formed a vital part of Bismarck's coalition. Source: Internet

By his bigoted anti-Catholicism Ivan brought down the curtain between Russia and the west. Source: Internet

Because many anti-Catholics used these issues as a cover for their religious prejudices, Smith's campaign had difficulty denouncing anti-Catholicism as bigotry without offending others who favored Prohibition or disliked Tammany's corruption. Source: Internet

A recurring theme in Nast's cartoons is racism and anti-Catholicism. Source: Internet

HarperCollins. p. 467 His anti-Catholicism stand led him to join the Know Nothing movement when it was organized in 1856, but was again disappointed when it refused to adopt a strong pro-slavery platform. Source: Internet

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