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“[A] society which makes freedom its primary goal will lose it, because it has made, not responsibility, but freedom from responsibility, its purpose. When freedom is the basic emphasis, it is not responsible speech which is fostered but irresponsible speech.”

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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