Funk and Wagnalls third definition states, “In the Roman Catholic Church, an indulgence.” Bought and paid for, I might add. In effect the Church was saying “show me the money and God forgives you for whatever outrageous act you have committed. ” History shows that that scam and other corrupt practices caused a rebellion and gave us Protestantism. Is there a Republican out there; by the name of Martin Luther, or better said by the ways of Martin Luther, or even better said, who has the moxie? Pray tell. Islander,