Point one and point two by the end of the week had become official government policy. As for converting them to Christianity, I think it might be a good idea to get them on some sort of hobby other than slaughtering infidels. I mean perhaps that's the Peace Corps, perhaps it's working for Planned Parenthood, but I've never seen the transforming effect of anything like that Christianity.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker suggests converting people to Christianity or giving them hobbies like the Peace Corps instead of violence. She claims these alternatives have never shown a transforming effect.
- In plain terms
- She proposes non-violent alternatives to fighting but says they do not actually change people.
- What can you take from it?
- She argues that peaceful methods have failed to change violent behavior.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What evidence supports the claim that these methods fail?
- How should societies address violent behavior?
Another view
The quote relies on generalizations without specific evidence for the claims made.
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