Quote of the Week

Posted on January 30, 2013 by Don Merritt

“The moment the idea is admitted into society that property is not as sacred as the laws of God, and that there is not a force of law and public justice to protect it, anarchy and tyranny commence”

John Adams

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About Don Merritt

A long time teacher and writer, Don hopes to share his varied life's experiences in a different way with a Christian perspective.
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2 Responses to Quote of the Week

  1. Pieter Stok's avatar Pieter Stok says:
    January 30, 2013 at 9:39 pm

    I understand the gist. Exodus 21 and 22 highlight the importance of reciprocal justice when an injustice is done: e.g. and eye for an eye. However the idea that property is sacred leaves me a little uneasy. I would rather the great man had said something along the lines that when we attack a person’s property we are attacking the person. For me it has been a topic of interest because of recent events.

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    • Don Merritt's avatar Don Merritt says:
      January 31, 2013 at 9:20 am

      Great point! I agree with you in that I am not crazy about the use of the word “sacred” in this context. And thank you again because you’ve given me an idea for a post! I’ve had an acute idea shortage lately…

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