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The first principle of a Keyes administration, it will apply in foreign policy, it will apply in domestic policy, it will apply everywhere. There is a God, and we are not him! I will not join the Clinton Democrats who worship government as their god! I will not join the Dole Republicans who worship power as their god! I will not join the Forbes Republicans who worship money as their god! I will stand where the founders of this nation stood, and I will give my respect and allegiance to the creator God who is the ground of justice and who is the ground of all our human rights!

Alan Keyes#50

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About this quote

What does it mean?
The quote declares a principle of placing God above political idols, rejecting worship of government, power, or money.
In plain terms
God is supreme; government, power, and money are not idols.
What can you take from it?
Prioritize spiritual or moral authority over material or political power.

Where it applies

  • public speeches
  • religious gatherings

Putting it to work

  • advocating for moral governance
  • educational outreach

Questions to consider

  • How can moral authority be balanced with democratic governance?
  • What challenges arise when religious convictions guide politics?

Another view

The stance may conflict with pluralistic societies with diverse beliefs.

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