Sentences with SIMONY
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"In some historical periods, simony was considered a serious offense and was punishable by excommunication."
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"The practice of simony was condemned by the early Christian church."
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"John was accused of simony for attempting to purchase the position of bishop."
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"The bishop denounced simony and vowed to punish anyone involved in the practice."
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"The pope issued a papal bull denouncing simony and calling for its eradication."
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"Many reform movements in the church have aimed to eliminate simony."
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"The council enacted strict laws against simony, hoping to prevent its recurrence."
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"The church has taken measures to prevent simony, such as appointing positions through a selection process."
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"The sale of indulgences was considered a form of simony during the Middle Ages."
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"The practice of simony has diminished over time due to increased awareness and stricter regulations."
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"The bishop excommunicated the priest for engaging in simony."
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"The accusations of simony caused a scandal within the religious community."
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"The church conducted an investigation to uncover any instances of simony within its ranks."
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"The medieval church strictly forbade simony."
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"The bishop was excommunicated for engaging in simony."
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"Many people were outraged by the widespread practice of simony during the Middle Ages."
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"The pope issued a decree condemning simony."
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"The clergyman was accused of simony after it was discovered he had accepted money for appointments."
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"The Council of Chalcedon declared simony to be a serious offense."
