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As a Christian, there is no other part of the New Right ideology that concerns me more than its self-serving misuse of r
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"As a Christian, there is no other part of the New Right ideology that concerns me more than its self-serving misuse of religious faith"

- Mark Hatfield

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This quote by Mark Hatfield talks with the misuse of spiritual faith by the New Right ideological background. Hatfield, a Christian, is worried that the New Right is utilizing spiritual confidence for its very own gain, rather than for the advantage of the people. He thinks that this misuse of spiritual confidence is a harmful and also destructive technique, which it should be stopped. He is additionally concerned that the New Right is making use of spiritual faith to press its own agenda, instead of to promote the values of Christianity. Hatfield is warning that the abuse of spiritual confidence by the New Right is a threat to the values of Christianity, which it must be resolved. He is asking for a more responsible use spiritual faith, one that is focused on aiding people and also promoting the values of Christianity.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Mark Hatfield between July 12, 1922 and August 7, 2011. He/she was a famous Politician from USA. The author also have 4 other quotes.

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