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synonyco OP t1_iu717i3 wrote

Reply to comment by TurkeyDinner547 in TIL Jewish persons could not hold public office in Maryland until 1826 by synonyco

Ja, the theory at the time was a devout Catholic would be mandated to obey any order of the Pope which would mean the United States would be under the control of a foreign entity.

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atlcog t1_iu73wg8 wrote

Are you confusing Catholicism with Judaism? Title says Jews, now you're talking about the Pope. Or, are you just giving another example of religious oppression?

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synonyco OP t1_iu740qa wrote

Sorry, I was responding to the backlash against JFK. It was because he was Catholic.

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Basically, if you weren't a WASP, they didn't want you holding any power.

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atlcog t1_iu75t4y wrote

Ah, sorry, never mind then.

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synonyco OP t1_iu78fhe wrote

No worries! We all learn something new every day, ja? Have a great weekend!

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soolkyut t1_iu746li wrote

They were responding to the comment about JFK…..

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