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Theodore Roosevelt respectfully declines an invitation to attend the General Synod proposed by Allen R. Bartholomew of the Reformed Church Building in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-02-02
Resolution passed at a meeting of the New York and New England Ministerial Conference of the Evangelical Lutheran Synod protesting against President Roosevelt sending condolences on the death of Pope Leo XIII and therefore officially recognizing the papacy. The synod opposes the Catholic Church due to its stance on religious freedom and separation of church and state.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-08-27
The New York and New England ministerial conference of the Evangelical Lutheran Synod adopted a resolution protesting against President Roosevelt sending condolences on the death of Pope Leo XIII. The Lutherans in attendance believe this action gives official recognition to the papacy and damages the separation of church and state.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-08-29