When a large wave of Catholic immigrants was coming in, a lot of animosities arose. The slogan "Rum, Romanism, Rebellion, was used to stir up ill-will against Catholics. Lawmakers responding to the anti-Catholic sentiments enacted laws to restrict the Catholics. One of these laws is known as the "Blaine Amendments," which are still in effect in 37 states. These statues deny funds to religious schools, even though taxes come from all the taxpayers, religious and non-religious.
Please click on the link to read the article written by the Superintendent of Boston Catholic Schools, Thomas Carroll.
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