The statement at the bottom of the page concerning the nature of Jesuitism is very broad and very strong. According to this statement, Satan himself could not possibly be any worse. The same is true of the further description on page 235. WWPGC 17.4
Response: Criticism accepted as to precision of statement, but argument well supported by an extended Appendix note, quoting and giving references. WWPGC 17.5
1888 book read: “Cut off from every earthly tie and human interest, dead to the claims of natural affection, reason and conscience wholly silenced, they knew no rule, no tie, but that of their order, and no duty but to extend its power.” WWPGC 17.6
1911 edition wording reads: “Cut off from earthly ties and human interests, dead to the claims of natural affection, reason and conscience wholly silenced, they knew no rule, no tie, but that of their order, and no duty but to extend its power.” See Appendix. WWPGC 17.7