The province's [Quebec's] strength lies in the depth of its religious feeling... It must be the citadel of Christian civilization in Canada and even the entire North American continent.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Duplessis believes Quebec's power comes from its deep religious faith, seeing it as a stronghold of Christian civilization in North America.
- In plain terms
- Quebec's strength is its strong Christian faith.
- What can you take from it?
- Promote religious identity to assert regional influence.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How does religious identity shape political power?
- Can a region thrive without a dominant faith?
Another view
This view ignores the diversity of beliefs in the population.
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