Following the Civil Constitution of the Clergy, many Catholics have become unhappy with the relationship between church and state.

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Con: Prior to the Civil Constitution, many people complained in the Estates-General that the Church was too wealthy. They may prefer a weaker but more equal church because of this.

Should the 1791 French Constitution provide all citizens with the same political power?

Following the Civil Constitution of the Clergy, many Catholics have become unhappy with the relationship between church and state.

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Prior to the Civil Constitution, many people complained in the Estates-General that the Church was too wealthy. They may prefer a weaker but more equal church because of this.

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Following the Civil Constitution of the Clergy, many Catholics have become unhappy with the relationship between church and state.

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Prior to the Civil Constitution, many people complained in the Estates-General that the Church was too wealthy. They may prefer a weaker but more equal church because of this.