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The word simony arose from the alleged attempt (Acts chapter 8) of Simon Magus to buy the secret of performing miracles. Simony is either (i) the purchase of sacraments or privileges or (ii) the purchase of an ecclesiastical office from a Church.
Neither case was likely to have resulted in a reduction of money to the Church. The purchase of sacraments not earned was an expense to whoever was foolish enough to offer to buy them. In fact, the Catholic Church's sale of Indulgences was a hugely profitable form of simony. Positions in the Church, particularly bishop or above, guaranteed the holder great power and prestige and even the ability to engage in the lucrative business of selling sacraments, privileges and subordinate offices - thus a position in the Church hierarchy was a valuable asset that could be bought and sold.
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The church opposed the practice of simony because it was seen as a corruption of sacred practices by buying or selling spiritual goods or positions within the church. This practice undermined the spiritual integrity of the clergy and compromised the church's moral authority. The church viewed simony as a sin and worked to eradicate it to uphold its moral principles.
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