In his later debates and writing on science and religion his grasp of theology was better than most of his clerical opponents.

The abbey was closed in 1791 and converted into a prison, initially to hold clerical opponents of the republican regime (up to 300 priests at some point).

The abbey was closed and converted into a prison, initially to hold clerical opponents of the republican regime.

Muslim clerical opponents of the Islamic Republic's political system have not been spared imprisonment.

Although he was an exceptional scholar, he lacked the political ability to outface even clerical opponents.

The clerical opponents of the movement accused its proponents of seeking to impose the will of the people over that of God.

Given a cast of heroes and villains, there was no question but that clerical opponents of fruitful innovation would be placed among the latter.

The shadow of a smile crossed the round, simple face of his clerical opponent.

Some clerical opponents and families such as al Dossari left or were exiled to Saudi Arabia and Iran.

When in 1312 Grand returned his clerical opponents had united.