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“In the civil society, the individual is recognized and accepted as more than an abstract statistic or faceless member of some group; rather, he is a unique, spiritual being with a soul and a conscience. He is free to discover his own potential and pursue his own legitimate interests, tempered, however, by a moral order that has its foundation in faith and guides his life and all human life through the prudent exercise of judgment.”

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Book:Liberty and Tyranny: A Conservative Manifesto
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Liberty and Tyranny: A Conservative Manifesto

This book offers a conservative viewpoint on contemporary American political and social issues, exploring themes of liberty and tyranny. more

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