…At some fundamental level, religion does not allow for compromise. It’s the art of the impossible. If God has spoken, then followers are expected to live up to God’s edicts, regardless of the consequences. To base one’s life on such uncompromising commitments may be sublime, but to base our policy making on such commitments would be a dangerous thing.
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Barack Obama (via azspot)
If we can choose to be led by this kind of intelligence and eloquence, maybe I can get back to loving my government as well as my country.
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