The French Revolution Was More Than Politics | Dr. Alan Fimister

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The French Revolution was far more than a political uprising—it marked a profound spiritual and cultural revolution that reshaped the modern world. In this fascinating lecture, Dr. Alan Fimister traces the roots of the French Revolution through the Protestant Reformation, the Enlightenment, absolutism, Gallicanism, Jansenism, and the decline of Christian civilization. He explores how France moved from being the "Eldest Daughter of the Church" to becoming the birthplace of militant secularism. The lecture also examines: The relationship between the Protestant Reformation and the French Revolution Why Christendom gradually unraveled Louis XIV, Louis XVI, and the Sacred Heart revelations to St. Margaret Mary The suppression of the Church during the Revolution The Civil Constitution of the Clergy The Enlightenment and the rise of secular political philosophy The Vendée and Catholic resistance The prophetic connection between France and Fatima Whether you are interested in Catholic history, European history, political philosophy, or the French Revolution itself, this lecture provides a unique perspective grounded in Catholic historical scholarship. If you enjoy lectures like this, please Like, Subscribe, and Share to help preserve authentic Catholic history. 00:00 Introduction & Prayer 00:10 Why 2017 Matters: Luther & the French Revolution 01:10 The Disaster of the French Revolution 03:28 The Revolt Against Christendom 03:42 France Before the Revolution 05:42 The Wars of Religion 07:50 The Weaknesses of the French Monarchy 08:37 France and the Ottoman Alliance 09:27 France During the Thirty Years' War 09:54 Louis XIV and Absolute Monarchy 11:19 The Sacred Heart Revelation to St. Margaret Mary 12:39 Louis XVI and the Bourbon Dynasty 13:55 France's Financial Crisis 15:19 Versailles and the Decline of the Nobility 16:45 The Spiritual Crisis of France 18:00 The Enlightenment and the Rise of Unbelief 20:11 From Divine Right to Popular Sovereignty 21:08 Gallicanism, Jansenism & Church Weakness 22:07 The American Revolution's Influence 24:46 The Road to the Estates General 26:24 Social Collapse Before 1789 27:16 The Estates General Opens 28:45 Birth of the National Assembly 29:12 The Revolution Against the Church 30:07 Fall of the Monarchy 30:47 Louis XVI's Secret Vow to the Sacred Heart 35:25 France, Fatima & A Final Warning 36:07 Closing Prayer Explore more Catholic history, lectures, and documentaries: Hidden Rebellion Documentary https://www.hiddenrebellion.com/ ***Donations to Sensus Fidelium is 501(c)3 tax deductible*** 🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴 Support Catholic Businesses here - https://sensusfidelium.com/catholic-businesses/ Sensus Fidelium Press - https://sensusfideliumpress.com/ Sensus Fidelium Apps - https://sensusfidelium.tv/ Support Sensus Fidelium - https://sensusfidelium.com/donate-support/ 🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴 🙏🏻PLEASE HELP OUR CHANNEL GROW 🙏🏻 ▶️ 1. Become a Channel Patron: https://www.patreon.com/SensusFidelium ▶️ 2. Visit the website https://www.sensusfidelium.us for Gueranger, Saint of the Day, Apologetics, Meditation by the Saints, Scripture Study and more. ▶️ 3. BitChute --- https://www.bitchute.com/channel/Sensus_Fidelium/ ▶️ 4. Paypal, Bitcoin, Anedot, Stripe, Square & PO Box donations - https://sensusfidelium.us/donate-support/ ▶️ 5. YouTube: Click Subscribe, then Click "Notification Bell" = 🔔 Please "Like" our videos so that Youtube shares it to others by clicking the "Like" thumbs-up under the video = 👍🏻 ▶️ 6. Please share this video 📲, and help others find Christ inside the Catholic Church! Please share this video on Facebook and Twitter using the share button. ▶️ 7. Follow on Social Media: 🔴 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SensusFidelium/ 🔴 Sensus Fidelium Twitter: https://https://twitter.com/Sensus_Fidelium 🔴 YouTube: Click Subscribe, then Click "Notification Bell" = 🔔 #FrenchRevolution #AlanFimister #CatholicHistory #Christendom #SacredHeart #StMargaretMary #LouisXVI #Enlightenment #CatholicChurch #FrenchHistory #TraditionalCatholic #SensusFidelium #History #CatholicLecture #Vendée

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