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What Started the French Revolution

Posted on January 10, 2008
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August 28, 1789
Remis

Dear Mother and Father;
How times have changed since I was at home, the revolution is in full force, the National assembly has been established, and many beneficial laws have been implemented.

The Revolution is although a double edged sword, the people will turn from God I fear, not having to pay tithes, that’s foolish, but the Assembly keeps looking God for they have promised compensation.  Another thing that troubles me greatly is the confiscation of church property.  We have not stolen it from the people, so what right does the government have to snatch it from us.

One thing that troubles me greatly is the reducing of power of the pope.  He is the world’s direct link to God.  What good has ever come for free though?

I have chosen to swear the Oath, for it makes no difference to me, I love my people and I would have abided by the oath even if there it were not in place.  I find it atrocious for people to vote on their priests.  God places a priest in his place, to tend his flock.

My this french revolution, I have never seen anything so good done in suck a backwards way.  There are many things that will not help the people, of course they were being over taxed, but you can’t just say lets get rid of it for example.  Some men don’t like vegetables, they still eat.  Some women don’t like to cook and sew; yet they continue.  No one likes to give a portion of their money to the church, but God calls us to do so.

Some day a balance between what people need and want may be achieved, but I fear it will not be today.

What France need now is a strong ruler, not ridicules demands becoming law.  Hopefully someone will step forward, and do a good job to restore peace and order to this poor economy.  Hopefully everyone will have their fill of bread and wine, but I fear the Lord himself would have to come down.

God bless, and love XOXO

Jean

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