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As I have pointed out, it is the Christian tradition that is the m

As I have pointed out, it is the Christian tradition that is the most fundamental element in Western culture. It lies at the base not only of Western religion, but also of Western morals and Western social idealism. – Christopher Dawson

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As soon as men decide that all means are permitted to fight an evil, then their good becomes indistinguishable from the evil that they set out to destroy. – Christopher Dawson

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Every society rests in the last resort on the recognition of common principles and common ideals, and if it makes no moral or spiritual appeal to the loyalty of its members, it must inevitably fall to pieces. – Christopher Dawson

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And so, today, if the state can no longer appeal to the old moral principles that belong to the Christian tradition, it will be forced to create a new official faith and new moral principles which will be binding on its citizens. – Christopher Dawson

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The American way was for commerce, personal relationships, and religion to be voluntary. No one was forced to participate in something he didnt want. – Harry Browne

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Religion is run by thought police. Obey. Listen. This is what you do. Dont ask questions. Go die for your country. The spirituality says, Okay, you can die for your country, but know what youre doing while youre doing it. – Tommy Chong

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I firmly believe that the mission of religion in the 21st century must be to contribute concretely to the peaceful coexistence of humankind. – Daisaku Ikeda

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