"You learn that you either are going to have a police state where you don't have any freedom left, or you're going to build a world that doesn't create terrorists - and that means a whole different way of "getting along.""
- John Shelby Spong
About this Quote
This quote by John Shelby Spong speaks to the need for a shift in the way we interact with each other and the world. He is recommending that if we wish to prevent an authorities state where flexibility is lost, we should develop a world that does not develop terrorists. This indicates that we need to discover a different way of "getting along" with each other and the world. This might indicate discovering methods to quietly deal with disputes, comprehending different cultures and beliefs, and producing a more fair and simply society. It is clear that if we wish to prevent a cops state, we should find a way to live in consistency with each other and the world.
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