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Derived from this celebrated society for propagating the faith, the name propaganda is applied in modern political language as a term of reproach to secret associations for the spread of opinions and principles which are viewed by most governments with horror and aversion.

Derived from this celebrated society for propagating the fai

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This quote explains that the term "propaganda" originated from a well-known society, the Society for Propagating the Faith, which aimed to spread religious beliefs. In modern political language, however, the term has acquired a negative connotation and is used to criticize clandestine groups that advocate for opinions and principles that many governments disdain or fear.

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