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The "crime" of mystical Babylon is identified as its departure from God through an unlawful alliance with worldly powers and the cruel persecution of His faithful people. Ellen White explains that this power is "drunken with the blood of the saints, and with the blood of the martyrs of Jesus" (GC 382.2). In her analysis of Revelation 17, Ellen White identifies Babylon as Rome, a power that for centuries "maintained despotic sway over the monarchs of Christendom" (GC 382.2). The primary sin charged against her is an "unlawful connection with 'the kings of the earth'" (GC 382.2). Just as the ancient Jewish church was said to have become a harlot by departing from the Lord and forming alliances with the heathen, Rome followed a similar path of corruption by "seeking the support of worldly powers" (HF 237.5). This departure from divine principles is symbolized by the "golden cup in her hand full of abominations and filthiness" (HF 237.3). Furthermore, the fall of Babylon is associated with a state of deep moral and spiritual decay. Ellen White notes that the sins of the popular churches are whitewashed overwhile many members "indulge in the grossest vices and are steeped in iniquity" (4T 13.2). A central element of this rebellion is the proclamation that the "law of God [is] abolished" (4T 13.2). By teaching that the law is no longer binding, these entities provide a shelter beneath the cloak of Christianityfor the "most revolting sins of the age" (1TT 439.2). The influence of Babylon is described as global and intoxicating, as she has "made all nations drink of the wine of the wrath of her fornication" (ST January 25, 1910, par. 3). This influence leads to a rejection of divine authority in favor of human traditions and political power. Ellen White emphasizes that when parents or rulers neglect the duty of punishing iniquity,God eventually allows events to take their course, resulting in a "train of circumstances will arise which will punish sin with sin" (PP 728.1). For practical application, these writings serve as a warning against the danger of compromising spiritual integrity for worldly favor or political influence. They highlight that the true strength of a church lies in its adherence to the law of God and its reliance on His power rather than on the "support of worldly powers" (HF 237.5). In summary, the crime of mystical Babylon consists of its rejection of God's law, its corrupting alliance with the state, and its history of persecuting those who remain loyal to the teachings of Christ. --- 💡 **You might also want to explore:** • What did Ellen White say about the "wine of Babylon" and its effect on the world? • How does the "unlawful connection" with worldly powers affect the mission of the church? • What are the specific characteristics of the "fallen" state of the popular churches? --- 📚 **thousands of passages found** containing these search terms — [Explore in Full-Text Search](/advanced-search?q=The+Crime+Of+Mystical+Babylon)

According to Ellen White’s writings, the "unlawful connection" with worldly powers fundamentally corrupts the church’s mission by replacing divine truth with human doctrines and worldly influence. This alliance leads the church to seek the support of the state rather than the power of the Holy Spirit, resulting in a "corrupting influence" upon the world. Here are the most relevant passages regarding this effect: > "The great sin charged against Babylon is, that she 'made all nations drink of the wine of the wrath of her fornication.' This cup of intoxication which she presents to the world, represents the false doctrines that she has accepted as the result of her unlawful connection with the great ones of the earth. Friendship with the world corrupts her faith, and in her turn she exerts a corrupting influence upon the world by teaching doctrines which are opposed to the plainest statements of Holy Writ." — *The Great Controversy (1888)*, GC88 388.1 > "Babylon is also charged with the sin of unlawful connection with 'the kings of the earth.' It was by departure from the Lord, and alliance with the heathen, that the Jewish church became a harlot; and Rome, corrupting herself in like manner by seeking the support of worldly powers, receives a like condemnation." — *The Great Controversy*, GC 382.2 ### Context of these Passages These quotes are primarily found in the chapter "A Warning Rejected" in *The Great Controversy*. Ellen White is discussing the second angel's message of Revelation 14 and the identity of "Babylon." She explains that when a church loses the power of the gospel, it inevitably seeks the "arm of civil power" to enforce its decrees. This transition changes the mission from one of spiritual conversion to one of political and dogmatic coercion, leading to the "fall" of the church's spiritual authority. *** **Search Results Summary:** Found 86 passages containing these keywords. For the complete list with filters, try the Full-Text Search: [Full-Text Search](/advanced-search?q=unlawful+connection) **Book breakdown:** 2SP (6), 3SP (5), LP (5), AA (4), GC88 (4)