Not to mention, the values of the Catholic Church’s antiquities, buildings and properties just climb and climb towards the heavens. Speaking of which, less than five hundred years ago, people bought their way to the pearly gates. The Catholic Church would sell them lots in this gate controlled paradise for a hefty price, only affordable to the wealthiest noblemen, naturally. A rich bad guy used to be able to buy himself a nice spot with a view next to God. Some of the indulgence salesmen even dared to promise that the damned would be released from hell for a price.
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