I, for my part, acknowledge another precept which says that man must deal the final blow to those whose downfall is destined by God.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker claims divine destiny justifies delivering a final blow to enemies destined to fall.
- In plain terms
- God plans some people's downfall, so humans should act to ensure it happens.
- What can you take from it?
- Invoking divine will can legitimize violence against perceived enemies.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Who decides who is destined to fall?
- Does fate excuse violence?
Another view
Claiming God ordains downfall removes human responsibility for violence.
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