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Propaganda

propaganda

1. A congregation of cardinals, established in 1622, charged with the management of missions. The college of the Propaganda, instituted by Urban VIII. (1623-1644) to educate priests for missions in all parts of the world.

2. Hence, any organization or plan for spreading a particular doctrine or a system of principles.

Origin: Abbrev. Fr. L. De propaganda fide: cf. F. Propagande. See Propagate.


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by alextemplet
Fri Dec 19, 2008 11:11 pm
 
Forum: Evolution
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Tue Dec 09, 2008 2:30 am
 
Forum: Evolution
Topic: Bible vs Darwin
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