The Spanish Church tolerated the injustices of Spanish life; nay the Church even took the part of Spanish plutocracy and it is not to be wondered at that many Spaniards became estranged from the Church. Throughout the centuries the Church accumulated on immense estate; the Church Fas taken an interest in many Industries, and it used its political influence to preserve its Investments and to increase its profits. High prelates often led luxurious lives, and though most priests lived poorly, there were quite
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