'Come out of Her'

Many Protestant groups—particularly during and after the Protestant Reformation—identified the Catholic Church and/or the papacy with Babylon the Great from the Book of Revelation, viewing it as a corrupt religious power opposed to true Christianity. The Puritans, among the earliest English Protestants to settle North America, shared this belief, and the idea spread throughout the New England colonies. As the United States emerged as a new nation, the belief became widespread and contributed to an anti-Catholic sentiment that persisted well into the 20th century. Why did Protestants associate the Catholic Church with Babylon the Great, and is there any meaningful connection between the Church and the imagery or character of biblical Babylon? Join the conversation and get answers to these questions and more on According2Sam episode #407. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.according2sam.com