"We establish no religion in this country, nor will we ever. But we poison our society when we remove its theological underpinnings. We court corruption when we leave society devoid of belief"
- Jeff Miller
About this Quote
In this quote, Jeff Miller is stressing the importance of keeping a separation in between religion and government in the United States. He mentions that the country does not have a recognized religious beliefs and it must stay that way. Nevertheless, he also argues that removing the theological structures from society can have unfavorable effects. Without a belief system, society can end up being corrupted and susceptible to immoral habits. This highlights the idea that religious beliefs can act as an ethical compass for people and an assisting force for society as a whole. Overall, Miller is warning versus totally eliminating faith from society and the potential effects that may follow.
This quote is written / told by Jeff Miller somewhere between June 27, 1959 and today. He was a famous Politician from USA.
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