There is a holy, mistaken zeal in politics, as well as in religion. By persuading others, we convince ourselves.
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Politics is an act of faith; you have to show some kind of confidence in the intellectual and moral capacity of the public.
As humans, we're so easily persuaded. We join this cause or that cause, and suddenly the other thing is wrong.
When religious leaders get involved in elections, it is usually with a reactionary social agenda.
We convince by our presence.
In the end, people are persuaded not by what we say, but by what they understand.
That is what leadership is all about: staking your ground ahead of where opinion is and convincing people, not simply following the popular opinion of the moment.
A strong case can be made for religious leaders to speak out on political issues.
Let one persuade many, and he becomes confirmed and convinced, and cares for no better evidence.
Do you think it's possible to discuss politics without preaching?
The tendency to claim God as an ally for our partisan value and ends is the source of all religious fanaticism.
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