The ranks of the Observants increased rapidly in France and Spain in consequence of the exemption. The Italian branch, however, refused to avail themselves of any exemption from the usual superiors, the provincial and the general. In Germany the Observance appeared about 1420 in the province ...
Recently two “theologians” were added to the ranks of the CFR, namely Rick Warren, evangelical pastor of the Saddleback Church in Southern California and author of “The Purpose Driven Life” and Richard Land, President of the Southern Baptist Convention. These two men represent millions of Chr...
Secret societies in fact mirror many facets of ordinary life. There is always an exclusivity of membership, with the resultant importance attached to being or becoming a member. This is found in all human endeavors, even those which are not secret, such as football teams or country clubs. Thi...