"The ecclesiastical establishments of Europe which serve to support tyrannical governments are not the Christian religion but abuses and corruptions of it"
- Noah Webster
About this Quote
This quote by Noah Webster is describing the method which the Christian religious beliefs has actually been utilized to support oppressive federal governments in Europe. He is saying that the Christian religious beliefs itself is not oppressive, but rather the method it has been utilized and abused by those in power is what has caused it to be related to tyranny. He is suggesting that the Christian religious beliefs has been corrupted and used as a tool to keep power and control over individuals. He is also implying that the true Christian faith is not oppressive, but rather a source of liberty and justice. By making this declaration, Webster is advocating for a more simply and fair society, one that is not based upon oppressive systems of power. He is also suggesting that the Christian religious beliefs need to be utilized to promote justice and flexibility, instead of to support oppressive governments.
This quote is written / told by Noah Webster between October 16, 1758 and May 28, 1843. He/she was a famous Writer from USA.
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