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America at this time was still traditionally Protestant. People feared that because JFK was Catholic, he would be influenced by the Pope. Essentially, they were afraid Rome and the Pope would be able to rule the United States through the president.
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What is better being christians or chatolics?
Well, Catholics are Christians. The word "better" makes the question very subjective and will change depending on who you ask. A Catholic will say it is better to be a Catholic but being a Christian who is not Catholic is the next best thing while a Christian who is not Catholic will say the opposite.
Where were the majority of Texas settlers from?
Slave owners from the south. They were afraid of slavery being abolished.
What happened in 1587 against the catholics and the protestants?
Mary Queen of the Scots was beheaded for basically being a Catholic and plotting to kill her Protestant sister Queen Elizabeth I. Being a Catholic in Protestant England was not the best thing. The kings' subjects should be the same religion as the king himself.
Why the British were poor?
Many people were poor in England, 1558 because the Catholic Church kept all of the money, so that had an effect on England being poor. People were poor because there weren't many jobs that needed doing, and if there weren't any jobs, then they weren't worth any money or just a shilling.
Why did the south secede after Lincoln was elected?
The south believed that President Lincoln was an abolitionist. They were afraid that Lincoln would outlaw slavery and seceded in anticipation of slavery being outlawed.
Why didn't anyone worry about James II being a Catholic?
They are worried because they are afraid that England would come back to the Catholic church.
Should people be afraid of bees?
"The only thing to fear is fear itself" So you have to be afraid of being afraid. So I guess no, people dont have to be afraid of bees
What is it called if your afraid of being around people?
agoraphobic
Is there a phobia for people who are afraid of being fat?
Obesophobia or Pocrescophobia.
What was it about being excommunicated that made people so afraid of it?
i smell
Why are people afraid of ed sheeran?
being vulnerable and hurt
Why should people be afraid of their governments getting absolute power?
Who would not be afraid of not being able to do what you would like to do.
Is there a phobia for being afraid of ugly people?
No, there is no officially recognized phobia specifically for being afraid of ugly people. It is important to treat all individuals with respect and understanding, regardless of their physical appearance.
Is brave not being afraid or being afraid but doing it anyway?
Bravery is doing something your believe in. Its considered bravery because theres always going to be people against you, yet your not afraid yo speak up.
Why are people afraid of butterflies?
Other than a twisted childhood, I have no idea. That's even sillier than being afraid of snakes.
Is there a phobia for being afraid of fat people?
Yes there is. It's called stupidity.
Why did people oppose ratification of the constitution?
They were afraid of being to much like Britain.
