It is of the utmost danger to society to make it [religion] a party in political disputes.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- It is dangerous to involve religion in political party disputes.
- In plain terms
- Keep religion out of political fights.
- What can you take from it?
- Separate faith from partisan politics.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Should religion influence law?
- What unites society?
Another view
Some argue religion should inform moral policy.
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