“But now, instead of discussion and argument, brute force rises up to the rescue of discomfited error, and crushes truth and right into the dust. 'Might makes right,' and hoary folly totters on in her mad career escorted by armies and navies.”
Quote by Adin Ballou
Work
Christian non-resistance, in all its important bearings, illustrated and defended
The book delves into the historical and theological foundations of Christian non-resistance, providing a comprehensive analysis of its various aspects. It includes discussions on scriptural interpretations, historical examples, and contemporary applications of the principle of non-violence in Christian life. more
Author
Adin Ballou
Adin Ballou was a 19th-century American philosopher, social reformer, and writer whose life and ideas had a profound impact on subsequent social movements. more
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