What has been one great characteristic of the Papacy?

Answer

A union of church and state, or the religious power dominating the civil power to further its ends.
 


What was the special mission of John the Baptist?
What testimony did the chief priests and Pharisees bear concerning Christ's work?
By what is the Medo-Persian Empire represented in the great image?
In what literal language is this persecution of the people of God further described?
For what purpose did the law enter?
How is the conflict between Christ and Satan described?
By what title is the first state of the church distinguished?

Questions & Answers are from the book Bible Readings for the Home Circle