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Religion often is misused for purely power-political goals, including war
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"Religion often is misused for purely power-political goals, including war"

- Hans Kung

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This quote by Hans Kung talks to the abuse of faith for political gain. Faith is typically used as a tool to manipulate individuals and to acquire power. This can be seen in the way that some leaders use faith to validate their actions, such as fighting. Religion can be used to manipulate individuals into thinking that a particular action is warranted, even if it is not. This can be seen in the way that some leaders utilize religious beliefs to justify their actions, such as fighting. Faith can also be utilized to develop divisions in between people, as some leaders use it to produce a sense of superiority or inability between various groups. This can cause dispute and violence, as people are more likely to combat for what they believe in. Eventually, this quote speaks to the power of religious beliefs and how it can be utilized for political gain, even if it is not in the best interest of the people.

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Switzerland Flag This quote is written / told by Hans Kung somewhere between March 19, 1928 and today. He/she was a famous Theologian from Switzerland. The author also have 22 other quotes.

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