And of all plagues with which mankind are cursed, Ecclesiastic tyranny's the worst.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Religious oppression causes the most severe harm among societal afflictions.
- In plain terms
- Church rulers harm people more than other problems.
- What can you take from it?
- Religious control is worse than other forms of rule.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What is the worst form of control?
- Why is religious power dangerous?
Another view
Other forms of tyranny can be equally devastating depending on context.
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