If you aim at a Scottish presbytery, it agreeth as well with monarchy, as God and the devil. ... No bishop, no King!
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Political structures often serve multiple factions equally, suggesting alignment benefits all opposing sides.
- In plain terms
- Church rules can fit monarchy just as well as opposing beliefs.
- What can you take from it?
- Recognize how structures can suit opposing sides.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Who benefits from your institution?
- Where do opposing views align?
Another view
Structures rarely serve all sides equally in practice.
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