The Anarchists most certainly believe in the Church; only they insist that all its work shall be purely voluntary, and that its discoveries and achievements, however beneficial, shall not be imposed upon the individual by authority.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Anarchists accept the Church provided its work is voluntary and not imposed by authority.
- In plain terms
- Religious groups are okay if no one is forced to follow them.
- What can you take from it?
- Institutions must operate without coercion.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Should religion be voluntary?
- Can authority coexist with freedom?
Another view
It ignores potential societal benefits of shared norms.
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