Christianity is the root of all democracy, the highest fact in the rights of men.
Sentiment: POSITIVE
We can't equate democracy with Christianity because the largest democracy on earth is India, which is primarily Hindu. The third largest democracy is Indonesia, which is Islamic. Democracy and freedom are not dependent on Christian beliefs.
Whatever makes men good Christians, makes them good citizens.
Democracy, pure democracy, has at least its foundation in a generous theory of human rights. It is founded on the natural equality of mankind. It is the cornerstone of the Christian religion. It is the first element of all lawful government upon earth.
Giving every man a vote has no more made men wise and free than Christianity has made them good.
Christianity is the very root and foundation of Western civilization.
Christianity is the greatest civilizing, moulding, uplifting power on this globe.
Democracy arises out of the notion that those who are equal in any respect are equal in all respects; because men are equally free, they claim to be absolutely equal.
Democracy is just a reflection of our morals and the things that we believe.
Democracy gives every man the right to be his own oppressor.
Democracy, as has been said of Christianity, has never really been tried.