Ms. Wang Weina, my cousin can't do it either

"I'm a secular person. I know how much money you have when you talk to me, but I don't understand when you talk about whether you are religious or not. Tell me, what should I do in this situation?"

Mostima raised his eyebrows suspiciously, showed an interested expression, moved closer and said:

"Please elaborate."

Chapter 30 Chapter 28 Let them fight by themselves

"hiss--"

After listening to Wayne's narration, Mostima took a breath.

Incredible, incredible.

Think that God is the root, and the church is just the shadow of God.As long as you believe in God, even if you don’t go through the church, can you get salvation?

This idea, how should I put it, is outrageous, but it is also reasonable. For a while, Mostima couldn't even find a suitable way to refute it.

Mostima didn't think she was a pious person. Ever since she became a member of the Fallen Angels, she had been shaken more than once by the omniscient and omnipotent god that the church said.

If God is truly all-knowing and omnipotent, why does the church listen to believers' prayers and the Pope pardon believers' sins?

And if God is not omniscient and omnipotent, can He really gain insight into everything in the world, elevate good people to heaven, exile wicked people to hell, forgive the sins of believers, and create a holy kingdom of heaven?

If he can, why do fallen angels like Mostima himself still exist? If he can't, then what right does he have to ask everyone to believe in him unconditionally?

Broca’s question seems to be just an explanation of personal beliefs, but it undoubtedly points to the core of the relationship between God and man—whether the existence of the church is reasonable, and the nature of the church—a person who uses God as a political tool to achieve himself. Institutions for worldly purposes.

Once these things are exposed, the church will not only fall from the altar, but even the shadow of God may not be done.They will go from the shadow of God on the earth to the greatest blasphemous institution on the earth.

After all, nothing is more blasphemous than using God as a tool.

Mostima looked at Wayne ponderously, he was horrified, but at the same time he couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief.

Fortunately, it's a good thing that Wayne just regarded the pastor's words as stubborn sophistry. Fortunately, he didn't think about it at a deeper level, and he didn't leak this matter to Wei Na.

Mostima didn't even dare to imagine that if he disclosed this issue to Wei Na, the person behind Wei Na would propose "Religious Reformation" and establish the "Anglicanism" that brought great troubles to Lateran. Knowing the existence of "will bring hidden dangers and blows to the entire church.

This is not limited to the country of Victoria. Once this problem and the nature behind it are revealed and put on the table, the Lateran Church will face one after another doubts from the entire land of Terra. At that time, let alone The power will be greatly weakened, and there will be a second, and a third "Anglican sect" will emerge, under the banner of Protestantism, and burn the flames of religious reform to all Terra.

By that time, the Lateran Church will be completely finished.

Noticing the somewhat stiff expression of Mostima, Wayne couldn't help but burst into a smile.

Of course he knew Mostima. After all, Mostima is not like a mudstone covered in thick armor. If she hadn't rubbed out several rock giants when she dispersed the nobles at the end of the coronation ceremony, Wayne Still can't recognize it.Mostima is highly recognizable, with Sarkaz's horns, dim halo and broken wings, even if they meet for the first time on the land of Terra, Wayne can recognize her at a glance. recognize.

But Wayne knows Mostima, but it doesn't mean that Wayne knows Mostima.Unlike Ms. Wang Weina, who wrote her thoughts on her face and her life experience in the operator's file, and Muyan, who has her own story collection and special events, and has a very complete character image, Mostima is different from the angel's voice. From the first appearance of the Noisy Law, to the first appearance of the Law of Noisy, and to the end of the Howl of Light, Wei Yanwu visited Wei Yanwu as the Pope's special envoy, and his true identity and purpose have always been shrouded in an inextricable fog.

She ostensibly called herself a messenger, but she was actually a member of the Lateran combat team.

She claimed to have killed Neng Angel's sister and betrayed Lateran, but she was actually the Pope's envoy. When Wei Yanwu was determined to launch Terra's version of "Xuanwu Gate Change", she appeared at Longmen by coincidence.

Her identity has never been simple, so Wayne has never treated her with a relaxed attitude like he treated Wei Na.This time, the reason why Wayne chose to ask Mostima this question instead of leaving a message to Urbino was a small temptation.

To test her position, whether she is as casual and unrestrained as she showed in "The Story of Tomorrow's Ark" that Wayne knew, or whether she is preoccupied and has other mysteries.

The result was within his expectations.

Mostima's froze expression after hearing the slogan "justified by faith" shows a lot of problems.At least it proved that her first thought was not to help herself, the "object in need of help", to solve the problem, but to consider the impact Rutland had suffered in this incident.

She was clearly loyal to Lateran.

After confirming the peace of mind he guessed, Wayne couldn't help but feel a little disappointed.

Sure enough, everyone on Terra has his own story, his own philosophy, and his own purpose.

Wei Na will make herself a prince because of her bond with her and her courageous arbitrariness. Niyan will help her because of the kindness of gold coins and kind heart, and she will spare no effort to build a mudstone statue to stand for her. Mostima will also Similarly, behind the seemingly free and easy figure is just a looser chain.

But because of this, they are the people who live on this land. They will change their thoughts and actions because of time, place, events and relationships, not what some people think. As long as they know the plot, they can change their thoughts and actions. Pieces that are easy to calculate and manipulate.

Wayne pursed his lips imperceptibly, putting away the disappointment in his heart.Every life of Terra has locked the door of his heart due to various reasons, and Wayne is not arrogant enough to give away gifts for a few days to wipe out his favorability like a third-rate galgame Go to the top and untie their defenses.

Right now, Mostima thinks of Lateran first, but in the future, one day, Wayne will make her think of herself first!

This is his goal as a time traveler!Save the tragedy, love the body of a two-dimensional wife, don't be a virgin whore, pure and unpretentious!

Wayne paused, looked at Mostima's pensive face, and asked:

"Xiao Mo, what's the matter? Even you can't help it?"

"Ah...no, it's not."

Mostima came back to his senses, waved his hand, and asked suddenly:

"Can you tell me who said this sentence? Does anyone else know this sentence besides you?"

Wayne showed a puzzled expression, but still shook his head and said:

"The person who said this was Broca, the nun of the St. John's Cathedral in the Eastern District of the Anglican Londinium. Apart from me, only the subordinates who helped me send the money knew this. What's wrong?"

Mostima nodded, thought for a moment, and replied:

"It's nothing, this problem is easy to solve, so leave it to me. You can go back at ease. By the way, remember to tell your subordinates not to leak this matter, otherwise..."

Otherwise the Lateran Church would have a big problem, wouldn't it?

Wayne smiled inwardly, but nodded in conviction on his face:

"Of course, if anyone else finds out about this, I shall be executed by that usurper."

After exchanging pleasantries, Wayne glanced contentedly at Mostima who was not in deep thought, said goodbye and left the hotel.

Purpose achieved.

Next, let's call the "Anglican Sister Broca of St. John's Cathedral" and the Lateran Church.

Wayne may not know what the belief that supports Broca is, but as long as he knows that that thing is belief, it is enough.

As the most evil liar in the history of Victoria and Rutland destined to be recorded in the annals of history, he has a lot of ways to make the believers and the belief itself fight.

When the time is right, let her do the real thing.

It just so happens that both Wien and this era need a "Martin Luther".

Chapter 31 Chapter 29 Excommunication

Lateran, Pope's Palace, 8:00 am.

Maintaining mystery is a necessary condition to guarantee the authority of the gods and the church. Therefore, the Pope does not preside over morning prayers on weekdays. As a symbol of the entire Lateran religion, he generally does not appear in front of believers unless there are major festivals.

Therefore, he, who is obviously the leader of the entire religious system, unexpectedly got a life like the most ordinary unbelievers at [-] o'clock in the morning, which was rendered as a sacred moment. He woke up slowly from the bed, and then Start eating breakfast.

However, before he raised the knife and fork to the bread and ham on the table, the silence in the restaurant was broken by a hasty knock on the door.The Pope frowned, inserted a fork into the sliced ​​bread, and while drawing sweet jam, he ordered to the silent waiter beside him:

"Go and have a look. If there is nothing important, report to the bishops."

The Pope himself is not an idler, although as a representative of theology, he does not need to be busy with everything in theology, but secular affairs are inseparable from him, meeting with leaders of various countries, making decisions for the development of the church, these things need him to complete, and Some small matters are naturally handed over to the cardinals under him to take care of them.

The waiter bowed, walked out of the restaurant quickly, and returned within a minute, bent down beside the Pope and whispered in his ear:

"It is the Archbishop of Urbino."

"Why is it him again?" The Pope clicked his tongue in a muffled voice, "Forget it, tell him to come in."

The waiter beckoned to the gate, and the guard at the gate, armed with guns and wearing a black robe with his face covered by a black mask, turned sideways and let Urbino in.

The new archbishop who had just been promoted and was dressed in red walked quickly to the Pope's side, with a look of fear on his face. As soon as he saw the Pope, he immediately began to talk very fast:

"Your Majesty, I didn't intend to interrupt your time to enjoy the Holy Communion, but this matter is really only a wise decision like you!"

"There are too many things that require me to make decisions. Do I have to do everything? Then why did I establish the Cardinals? What is the purpose of appointing you as a Cardinal?"

"Ah this..."

As if he hadn't expected the Pope's response, Urbino showed a hint of embarrassment on his face, but he still gritted his teeth and replied:

"You are right, but because of the importance of this matter, two-thirds of the bishops in the Cardinals have agreed to ask you for advice directly. This matter is related to Rutland's work in Victoria...no , in the future development of Terra.”

The bread that the Pope had inserted into his mouth suddenly stopped. He put down the bread slowly, turned around, and looked at Urbino with an interested expression:

"what happened?"

The ridicule on that face seemed to be saying to Urbino: Come on, let me hear what new job you gave me.

Could it threaten the future of the Lateran religion on the entire land of Terra?The Pope's first reaction to such words must be disbelief. How huge is the Lateran religion?Believers are spread all over Terra, and Iberia, which is directly under its control, has hundreds of thousands of believers. The number of pilgrims in the holy city can reach tens of millions every year. That insignificant religion can be regarded as ants, and any other beliefs are not worth mentioning in front of the Lateran religion!

They have a monopoly position in terms of belief, spirit, and theological system. Who can threaten their development?Anglican in Victoria?

Hehe, that's just the blood of a generation. When Wei Na dies, the Anglican sect, which has lost its royal power, will be annexed by Lateran immediately.Not worth mentioning at all.

He looked at the fearful Urbino, and he was ready to tell him what is the gold content of an international university!

Urbino bowed his head obediently and reported:

"This is an urgent communication from Master Mostima, the full command of the special operations stationed in Victoria."

Urbino's words made the Pope frowned slightly.

Who Mostima is, he knows best.As the pope's white glove, she didn't know how many things the pope had handled in the shadows that were inconvenient to be revealed in the light. It was hard to imagine that something would surprise her, and she even had to send back an emergency communication.

and.....

The pope looked at the calendar on the wall.

Today is March 1092, 3 in the Terran calendar.There are only five days left before March 10, the original communication day.If the matter is not particularly urgent, with Mostima's lazy and meticulous character in small matters, even if it is delayed, he will delay communicating with Lateran until the 3th. In the last communication on February 15th, Mostima Stimah's report was still "everything is normal".

In this short period of one month, what happened?

"Read!"

The Pope officially put down his knife and fork, and sat upright.

Urbino took a breath and said slowly:

"Regarding the report of defection from St. John's Cathedral in Victoria, according to the judgment of myself: Mostima, the degree of danger: extremely high, the reasons are as follows, [-]: Sister Broca of St. John's Cathedral is extremely dangerous in thinking, and has raised the possibility of shaking Lateran The foundational statement of the Catholic Church’s rule—[Justification by Faith]...."

Hearing this word, the Pope trembled slightly, and his face officially became gloomy.

The next second, he raised his hand, stepped back towards the waiters and maids in the restaurant, let the black-robed guards lock the door, looked at Urbino again, and said word by word:

"Now, read the report to me in detail."

.........

"How is it, Archbishop of Urbino?"

In the main hall of the Pope's Palace, Cardinal Andreus was the first to greet Urbino who came out of the dining room. The cardinals who knew about this, except those who were still stationed in Ursas and Letania The two of them, and the one who was carrying out the special task assigned by the Pope, had already assembled in the hall.

But seeing that Urbino frowned and his face was gloomy, everyone knew that the seriousness of this matter must not be revealed lightly.

Seeing Urbino's silence, Andreus had no choice but to urge again:

"What does His Majesty the Pope say? What are the arrangements?"

Urbino raised his head, held his breath, took out a rolled scroll from the large red robe, sighed, and slowly unfolded it.

I saw only four large characters written by the Pope on this heavy paper made of precious parchment.

【Expulsion】.

Chapter 32 Chapter 30 With so many virtues, you still say you are not an insider?

【Expulsion】

The cardinals who were noisy just now fell silent instantly, as if the words on the parchment in front of them were magic spells with the power of silence.

Excommunication, all the people present are not fledgling little pastors anymore, they clearly know how powerful these words are.

Membership is equivalent to the identity card of a believer. It is the basis for determining whether a person has a place in the world of the Lateran Catholic Church. Only with membership can you be called a believer and be able to enter monasteries and churches If you practice in all Lateran-related buildings without religious membership, you are a black household. Not only can you not enter the church to pray and worship, you can’t even call yourself "I am a believer in the Catholic Church!" unless you I want to be traced by a religious notary.

For ordinary people, religious membership is dispensable to them. They do not believe in religion, and there are only a handful of connections with churches in their lives. But for religious people, religious membership is their lifeblood. , Even a homeless person in the market will have a sense of belonging to the church because of his membership.