Moral crusade: Public activity undertaken by middle-aged men who are cheating on their wives or diddling little boys. Moral crusades are particularly popular among those seeking power for their own personal pleasure, politicians who can't think of anything useful to do with their mandates, and religious professionals suffering from a personal inability to communicate with their god.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Moral crusades are often driven by power-hungry people with personal scandals or failures.
- In plain terms
- People who push moral crusades often have hidden personal issues.
- What can you take from it?
- Be wary of moral crusades driven by personal agendas.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What motives often drive moral crusades?
- How can you tell if a crusader is sincere?
Another view
Not all moral advocates have hidden agendas; some act from genuine concern.
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