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“One faith, one law and one standard of justice did not mean democracy. The heresy of democracy has since then worked havoc in church and state . . . Christianity and democracy are inevitably enemies.”

Quote by R.J. Rushdoony

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R.J. Rushdoony was an American philosopher, born on April 25, 1916, and died on February 8, 2001. He is known for his contributions to Christian theology and political philosophy. more

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