The Church of Rome has made it an article of faith that no man can be saved out
of their church, and all other religious sects approach this dreadful opinion
in proportion to their ignorance, and the influence of ignorant or wicked
priests. -- John Adams (1735-1826) 2nd US President "Diary and Autobiography"
of their church, and all other religious sects approach this dreadful opinion
in proportion to their ignorance, and the influence of ignorant or wicked
priests. -- John Adams (1735-1826) 2nd US President "Diary and Autobiography"
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