“Is not nationalism - that devotion to a flag, an anthem, a boundary so fierce it engenders mass murder - one of the great evils of our time, along with racism, along with religious hatred? These ways of thinking - cultivated, nurtured, indoctrinated from childhood on - have been useful to those in power, and deadly for those out of power.”
Quote by Howard Zinn
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A Power Governments Cannot Suppress
This novel delves into the intense conflict between a government determined to maintain control and a group of individuals fighting for their rights and liberties. more
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Howard Zinn
American historian known for his critical analysis of historical events and advocacy for social justice. His work emphasizes the connection between history and contemporary social issues, particularly focusing on the role of ordinary people in the historical process. more
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Source: Nations and Nationalism
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“The Church is larger than any one nation or any one political scene.”
“Extreme nationalism objectifies and dehumanizes those from other countries.”
“There is a peculiar pathos in the extinction of a nation.”
Source: The Passing of Korea