"Unfortunately, religion, like patriotism, is easy to misuse for political purposes"
- Kjell Magne Bondevik
About this Quote
In this quote, former Norwegian Prime Minister Kjell Magne Bondevik highlights the capacity for faith and patriotism to be controlled for political gain. He suggests that both principles can be easily exploited by those in power to enhance their own programs, instead of being utilized for their intended functions of promoting faith and nationwide pride. This misuse of faith and patriotism can result in division and conflict, in addition to weakening the real values and principles that they represent. Bondevik's words work as a cautionary pointer to be cautious of those who use faith and patriotism as tools for their own political gain.
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