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atlcog t1_iu73wg8 wrote

Reply to comment by synonyco in TIL Jewish persons could not hold public office in Maryland until 1826 by synonyco

Are you confusing Catholicism with Judaism? Title says Jews, now you're talking about the Pope. Or, are you just giving another example of religious oppression?

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synonyco OP t1_iu740qa wrote

Sorry, I was responding to the backlash against JFK. It was because he was Catholic.

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Basically, if you weren't a WASP, they didn't want you holding any power.

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atlcog t1_iu75t4y wrote

Ah, sorry, never mind then.

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synonyco OP t1_iu78fhe wrote

No worries! We all learn something new every day, ja? Have a great weekend!

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soolkyut t1_iu746li wrote

They were responding to the comment about JFK…..

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