Roman Catholic Church

"God forbid that any book should be banned. The practice is as indefensible as infanticide." - Rebecca West

 

How Does Censorship Apply?

Emperor Theodosius made Christianity established religion of empire

Government & church persecuted pagans and Christian heretics

Books or sermons different from orthodox faith were - not allowed and authors  punished

Books censored - Bible and Talmud 

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