1932: Playing with the Japanese Communist Party with a doll

It is somewhat similar to China's "Umbrella of All People":

You see, it’s because I’m such a good teacher that the believers respect the Holy See so much.

Sure enough, after the priest took the flowers, the villagers appeared one after another, each offering worthless local products such as fruits and vegetables, and asked the priest to take them to Rome.

The priest smiled and accepted without refusing anyone, then drove the fully loaded carriage forward slowly and arrived at Vatican Square before sunset.

Everyone who saw him along the way bowed and greeted the unprepossessing priest, including several regional bishops.

Although the other party's rank was not as high as their own, the respect shown by the bishops when they saluted and greeted them was no less than that shown to the cardinal.

Because, this priest named Anderson is quite "famous" in the Vatican area:

The "three generations" (adoption system) are all firm believers, and have all served as priests. They have not made great contributions to the missionary work of the Holy See, but at least they have devoted themselves to it until their death.

These are nothing.

What's even more bizarre is that these three generations are unwilling to be promoted, and they firmly stay at the grassroots level to serve the grassroots believers. Once the village or community becomes prosperous, they will move on to the next impoverished place;

Does it look familiar?

That’s right, the poverty alleviation cadres still don’t consider using this experience as a way to get promoted.

When the church was strong, the grassroots organizations of the Holy See were actually the grassroots organizations of the country. Not every priest only knew how to stare at the anus of little boys or the long legs under the nuns' robes. There were still many people like Anderson.

Although these grassroots clergy with excellent personal ethics may seem insignificant, they actually firmly support the reputation of Christianity as a whole and the Holy See among ordinary people.

Ordinary people don’t know cardinals, cardinals, or His Holiness the Pope. They only know the people closest to them.

Not only that, the Anderson family also has another special meaning to the Roman Catholic Church.

The first generation of Anderson died of illness in the village due to overwork, and his body was transported to the Vatican for burial. The second generation of Anderson clashed with the police while resisting Mussolini's "anti-religious movement", and died of vomiting blood after being injured.

When it comes to the third generation of "Anderson", he still adheres to the beliefs of the previous two generations of priests, is kind and charitable, rooted in the grassroots, selfless, and dedicated to benefiting others. It is no exaggeration to say that he is a typical example of "serving the people".

Even the Pope had heard of the reputation of Anderson's three generations of priests, and had praised their achievements many times in public. He even planned to confer the title of "Minor Saint" on Anderson after his death.

So it's no surprise that Anderson is respected.

This time, he was invited by the Holy See to come to the Vatican to attend Ms. Field's welcome ceremony.

The Vatican's thinking is simple:

Aren't you, Field, known as the "Holy Saint"? Don't you, Field, demand that believers uphold morality? Don't you, Field, criticize the Catholic Church?

Well, let me show you that we Catholics also have living saints! Despite this, Catholicism is Catholicism after all, and it has a strict hierarchy. No matter how respected Father Anderson is, it is impossible for the Pope to come personally to greet and arrange for him. It would be good enough if he could send a bishop.

"...Father Anderson, these are the specific arrangements for the future. Do you have any other questions?"

"No, I've remembered everything you said." Father Anderson smiled and shook his head.

"Now, I just want to go to St. Peter's Basilica to pray, is that okay?" "Go ahead."

The bishop didn't notice Father Anderson's slightly strange look at all. He gave some instructions to his entourage and left.

Anderson, carrying a small bag, entered what was theoretically the most revered church in the Christian world. He soon heard people whispering:

"His Holiness the Pope is so tolerant! Not only does he not hold the rebels (Protestants) accountable, he even intends to canonize them!"

"Yes! She's been in office for so long, and I haven't seen her come to the Holy City to worship!"

"What's this global tour? They're obviously closer to Europe, but they went to Asia first!"

"Just because you're beautiful, does that mean you can disrespect the Vatican?"

Similar words are heard all the time. Is it strange?

Strange, and not strange.

The strange thing is that, even though Springfield had been around for so long, from what these people said, they seemed indifferent to those "miracles" and were actually very upset that Springfield hadn't come to the Vatican in time to become sworn brothers.

It's not surprising because this is Europe, the Vatican, after all. The power of the Holy See is still very strong. With the influence of lavish spending and other means, many people actually don't know what Springfield has done!

The Vatican knew very well that in this day and age, it was impossible to completely suppress the existence of Springfield. After all, he had a certain status in the secular world.

But it is relatively easy to distort Springfield's will, blur Springfield's miracles, and dilute Springfield's influence, especially near one's own base.

Besides, Chuntian is a woman!

This is a woman;

This is a very beautiful looking woman;

This is a woman who is very beautiful and became the President of the United States;

This is a very beautiful woman who became the President of the United States but was very cold towards the Vatican.

Woman, woman, or fucking, woman.

Aside from the French, who need foreign dwarfs and women to lead them in order to win battles, few people in Europe, the conservative stronghold, would like this "hens crowing at dawn" situation!

Compared to the complicated and incomprehensible political struggles and religious conflicts, Springfield's identity as a woman and the vague gossips received more attention.

In addition, European countries, especially the United Kingdom, did not want to see an America with a "saint", so the real heavy-weight content such as challenging the Holy See and destroying Judaism was successfully covered up by the overwhelming other news.

Next, it’s time to cool down.

As a result of these operations, today, most people in Europe, especially those near Italy, may know about Springfield's existence, but they have no idea about its philosophy:

In "wild places" like the Middle East and Africa, 99% of people don't even know what the United States is, let alone the American president.

This is not unusual.

In the age of the internet, it is difficult for a Chinese person to know what is happening in Europe and the United States across the ocean, let alone now?

By the way, many Chinese may find it difficult to accept, but at this time Catholicism was indeed firmly standing with the Judaism that Springfield claimed to destroy.

On the one hand, Springfield's speech at her inauguration ceremony was clearly aimed at all religions, making Catholics feel sympathetic.

On the other hand, although Catholicism suppressed Judaism, it did not actually want to destroy Judaism, because completely destroying Judaism would also undermine the legitimacy of Catholicism itself.

I won't go into the complicated religious past, but in short, Catholics generally hold a "redemption" mentality towards Judaism:

The Jews committed unforgivable crimes against Christ and God, but if we can make them turn back from their wrong path, it will be a great merit for us.jpg

It was no surprise, then, that when Father Anderson entered the cathedral, he heard these sounds.

But he is different.

He had an uncle who had come from Italy to work in the United States. He often wrote to him, and the correspondence had become more frequent in the past year, so he knew Springfield quite well.

For a clergyman like him with high personal integrity, firm religious beliefs and rich religious knowledge, big problems immediately arose as soon as he got to know the matter in depth.

Father Anderson greeted everyone with a smile, then knelt in front of the central altar, clasped his hands together, lowered his head, and prayed silently to the statue of Christ as usual.

However, no one knew that the seemingly calm priest had actually been in a state of faith collapse for a long time.

"Christ, I understand that you are a mortal, but since you have communicated with God, please convey my sincere confession to God..."

Father Anderson prayed softly, his voice trembling, his thoughts drifting back to the world he once believed in.

He once firmly believed that the Holy See was God's representative on earth, the Pope was Christ's agent, everything was the Lord's will, and some setbacks and pain were just tests from God.

However, now, after learning about the reactions of Saint Field and the Holy See over the past year and a half, he felt extremely disappointed and painful.

In order to maintain their own power, they do not hesitate to distort facts, cover up the truth, and even collude with the forces they once condemned.

Is this the Vatican?

This is the Vatican I have served for decades?

Hypocrite! Traitor!

"...I mistakenly believed in a false religion, mistakenly mistook their selfish desires for your will, and mistakenly dedicated my life to the most despicable existence..."

If anyone in the Vatican could hear this, they would be so shocked that they would be speechless!

False religion!

He actually called the religion he had believed in for decades a "false religion"! This is a fundamental denial of himself and even of Catholicism!

When Father Anderson first heard the news, he was unwilling to believe it. But as more and more letters from his uncle came, and he tried his best to find out the news, he realized that it was all true.

Miracles... the saint... the accusations against the Catholic Church... the Vatican's panic and cover-up... After a painful struggle, Father Anderson finally made his decision today: the truth cannot be buried forever. I will judge this hypocritical Vatican in my own way!

At this moment, the church bells rang and the clear singing of the choir children came from the dome. They were rehearsing the "Pentecost Hymn" to welcome Springfield.

All this broke Father Anderson's meditation. He looked up and saw the setting sun shining through the stained glass windows on the dome of the church, forming brilliant beams of light.

This ray of light seemed to be mocking his past weakness, incompetence and mistakes, and also seemed to be encouraging him to stand up bravely and let his conscience be at peace.

"I can't go on like this."

Anderson straightened his clothes, slowly stood up, and walked towards the center of the church. His steps were firm and powerful, as if every step was declaring his determination.

In this place where silence is usually maintained, the priest suddenly smashed the glass in his hand to the ground, picked up a piece of broken glass and cut his arm, letting blood flow, then opened his hands and shouted:

“Brothers and sisters! Listen to me! Listen to me!!”

The believers worshipping in the church and the journalists who were invited to visit turned their heads and looked in surprise at the priest who was usually gentle and humble.

What is he going to do?

"I stand here today to reveal the truth to you!" "We have all been deceived by the Vatican!!!"

"They concealed the truth about what happened in the United States. They distorted the will of God that Saint Field wanted to convey to us! They deceived us!"

"People of God! Open your eyes! Behold the maggots hiding beneath the sacred veil!"

"They sell babies like communion wafers! They melt Judas's coins into the dome of St. Peter's Basilica!"

"They are false religions! They are the most despicable deceivers! They have long since departed from the teachings of God and Christ!"

"They are not worthy of our faith!!!" There was an uproar in the church and everyone was stunned.

Father Anderson's "madness" was so sudden that no one could react at all!

Only a few sensitive reporters were quick to wake up and quickly grabbed their cameras to capture Anderson's frantic appearance!

No matter what the priest was up to, these words alone were enough to make world-class news!

As an old priest, Anderson was well aware of the consequences of his words, and he also knew that the Swiss Guards protecting the Vatican would arrive soon, so he didn't say anything more.

The words just now are enough to trigger thinking and questioning among intelligent people.

enough.

The saint is about to arrive in the Vatican, and the truth will definitely not be buried.

After saying all this, Anderson took out the "disinfectant" he had prepared long ago from his small bag, unscrewed it, and quickly poured the pungent gasoline inside on himself;

When the organ in St. Peter's Basilica played the last note, he finally struck the match, and the flame rose up along the coarse linen vestments soaked with gasoline, and a violent flame rose up!

"Father Anderson!"

Some people who knew Anderson were about to rush over to rescue him, but they found that he was completely ignoring the burning flames. He knelt on the ground with a Bible in his arms, his face calm, and he was muttering:

"Whoever says to his brother, 'You fool!' will be damned to the fire of hell. He will have two hands that will go into hell, into the unquenchable flames..."

The Book of Ezekiel!

It's the Book of Ezekiel!

Now everyone understood what Father Anderson wanted to do, and no one dared to move.

As we all know, Christianity strictly forbids believers from committing suicide. Those who commit suicide will not only not be able to enter heaven, but will also suffer in hell.

This is the greatest punishment in Christianity, that is, being abandoned by God. Father Anderson chose to burn himself to death, which took this feeling of abandonment to the extreme.

Just like those guys who were burned to death by Springfield in Nanchang, burning himself to death means that he regards himself as an apostate, a devil, a heretic, and someone who is not on the Lord's list!

As a Christian, Anderson viewed himself this way, believing that he had committed enough sins to make God abandon him and that he was no longer worthy of being a "believer in God"!

His choice of suicide or burning himself to death was equivalent to inflicting the most horrific torture on himself in the form of "judging the devil"!

Heresy Inquisition!

This is the Inquisition!

The subjects of the trial may include Father Anderson himself, but they will definitely include the Vatican as well!

Do not!

The first target must be the Holy See!! Click, click, click, click!

Ordinary believers covered their mouths. The reporters' spotlights poured down like a torrential rain. The priest remained in a prayer position amid the flames. His voice was distorted by the flames, but still clearly audible:

"...because of the multitude of your sins and the unfairness of your trade, you have profaned your sanctuary; therefore I will bring out fire from you, which will consume you and will reduce you to ashes on the ground in the sight of all who see you..."