[RegulatorCountry]

You do worship your church, vlad. Why do you suppose Jesuits seized Bethany Chapel and destroyed it after the counter-Reformation? Is this action explicable in any other light outside of the undisputed historical accounts, both religious and secular, enshrined in the national identity of the Czech Republic?

Here is an interview with a living descendant of Jan Hus, verifying the account from a sermon that I included in my reply:

http://www.ctlibrary.com/ch/2000/issue68/10.42.html

I’m beginning to recall why I’d determined to ignore you several months ago. It seems sensible to return to that.

Have a nice day.

[vladimir998]

You wrote:

“You do worship your church, vlad.”

Nope. But I certainly love what God sent to aid us in our salvation.

“Why do you suppose Jesuits seized Bethany Chapel and destroyed it after the counter-Reformation?”

They didn’t seize it and they didn’t destroy it. The chapel was acquired by the Jesuits twice (!), first in 1622 and then in 1661 - that was 23 years after it became a university chapel. The chapel was bought to be used as a chapel (what a novel idea) to go along with the two colleges the Jesuits had purchased as well. After the Jesuits were suppressed it became part of the parish of St. Gilles. The Jesuits didn’t destroy it either. Look it up if you don’t believe me.

“Is this action explicable in any other light outside of the undisputed historical accounts, both religious and secular, enshrined in the national identity of the Czech Republic?”

Since you’re wrong on the facts, your last question makes no sense.

“Here is an interview with a living descendant of Jan Hus, verifying the account from a sermon that I included in my reply:”

Jan Hus has no descendents that I am aware of because he was a celibate priest. You probably mean a “distant relative” rather than a descendent. In any case, your link is meaningless.

“I’m beginning to recall why I’d determined to ignore you several months ago. It seems sensible to return to that.”

It seemed obvious you couldn’t actually respond with any ability to my questions. You have now proven me correct. Thanks.

[boatbums]

Interesting article about Hus and his relevance today. I totally “get” the dichotomy of the two paintings and it certainly is interesting that, even today, those of a certain persuasion are offended that the truth is still not on their side. Thanks for the post.