Protestantism and Catholicity compared in their effects on the civilization of Europe
CHAPTER XXXII.
OF THE AMELIORATION OF MANNERS BY THE ACTION OF THE CHURCH.
Elements adapted to perpetuate harshness of manners in the bosom of modern society--Conduct of the Church in this respect--Remarkable canons and facts--St. Ambrose and the Emperor Theodosius--The Truce of God--Very remarkable regulations of the ecclesiastical authority on this subject, 175