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“If the state - and within the state, the judiciary particularly - harasses and undermines the Church , in any society the state undoes itself.”

Quote by Russell Kirk

Book:The Assault on religion: commentaries on the decline of religious liberty

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The Assault on religion: commentaries on the decline of religious liberty

The book delves into the various factors contributing to the diminishing of religious liberty, analyzing historical and social contexts, and offering critical perspectives on the state of religious freedom today. more

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Russell Kirk, an American historian, was born in October 1918 and died on April 29, 1994. His research focused on conservative thought, American history, and culture, and had a profound impact on 20th-century American politics and culture. more

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