That 'Relic of Barbarism'

New Zealand Tablet, Volume XXXIII, Issue 35, 31 August 1905, Page 18

That 'Relic of Barbarism '

1 A relic of barbarism ♦ is the " appropriate designation bestowed upon the oath in ( which the Kihg^iSn.'ltKe'f day of hisl accession, Ist required by law to.d<£cri<be r.his "rCatholic subjects as idolaters. A few weeks ago Lord Llaadaff moved in the House of Lords the following * substitute for the present legalised outrage upon the"' faith and feelings of Catholics throughout "the world i 'I, A.8., by the Grace of God, King <or Queen) of Great Britain and Ireland, Defender of the Faith, do solemnly ana sincerely, in the presence of God, declare and affirm that I am a faithful memifcer of the Reformed Churdh hy Law established in England. I firmly believe that the Articles and Formularies of the Church are in accordance with the laws of God, and with the true meaning of Holy Writ ; and I will uphold and maintain to the utmost of my power the enactments which secure the Protestant succession to the throne of my Realm.'