La oposición y el clero

Abstract

The image contains a news article about the tension between the government and the clergy. It argues that state intervention in religious matters does not protect religion, but rather seeks to control it. It highlights the influence of the clergy in politics and advocates for the separation of Church and State to preserve morality and independence. It reflects on the independence of New Granada, highlighting the tensions between Church and State after emancipation. It addresses the repeal of the Patronage Law, the economic implications for the clergy, and the influence of religious authorities in society. It also mentions the importance of religious unity and tolerance in the political context of the time, with references to Bolívar and public administration. It reflects on the interaction between the Church and politics in 1839, criticizing those who sought to humiliate the clergy or hastily dismantle institutions. It emphasizes the importance of implementing changes prudently to avoid negative reactions, stressing that well-thought-out progress is key to the development of the Republic. News published in El Observador on November 3, 1839.