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War springs from the love and loyalty which should be offered to God being applied to some God substitute, one of the mo
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"War springs from the love and loyalty which should be offered to God being applied to some God substitute, one of the most dangerous being nationalism"

- Robert Runcie

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This quote by Robert Runcie speaks to the idea that war is frequently triggered by lost commitment and love. Rather of providing our love and commitment to God, we often put our faith in something else, such as nationalism. Nationalism is an especially harmful substitute for God due to the fact that it can cause a sense of supremacy and privilege, which can result in conflict. War is typically a result of this lost commitment and love, as people fight for their country and its perfects. This quote functions as a reminder that our love and loyalty should be directed towards God, not towards any other replacement. If we can remember this, we can prevent the hazardous consequences of misplaced commitment and love, such as war.

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England Flag This quote is written / told by Robert Runcie between October 2, 1921 and July 11, 2000. He/she was a famous Clergyman from England. The author also have 4 other quotes.

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