Australian Prime Minister John Howard said Pope John Paul should be remembered as a freedom fighter against communism, and a great Christian leader (Transcript ABC Radio interview, Australia, 2005-04-03]]
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- John Howard remembered Pope John Paul II as a freedom fighter against communism and a Christian leader.
- In plain terms
- A leader called him a fighter against communism and a great Christian.
- What can you take from it?
- Leaders can be honored for opposing oppression and guiding faith.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do political leaders define moral ones?
- What defines a freedom fighter?
Another view
Political framing of religious figures can be divisive.
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