John Morley: “Religion, since the Revolution, isolates the most devout Catholics…”

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Religion, since the Revolution, isolates the most devout Catholics from political action and political interests.

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Morley observes that the Revolution has led to a separation of devout Catholics from political engagement.

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John Morley: “Religion, since the Revolution, isolates the most devout Catholics from political action and political interests.”