Christianity vs. Man’s Religion: Part 6 —
When the Church Went Up for Sale
A Brief History of Simony As Christianity grew, church offices acquired greater visibility and influence. This created opportunities for wealthy or politically connected individuals to obtain ecclesiastical positions through money or patronage. Church councils responded early. Canon 2 of the Council of Chalcedon in AD 451 ordered the deposition of bishops who ordained people for money. The person… Read More »
