Charles J. Chaput Quotes

Religion is to democracy as a bridle is to a horse. Religion moderates democracy because it appeals to an authority higher than democracy itself.

Charles J. Chaput

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• Religion is to democracy as a bridle is to a horse. Religion moderates democracy because it appeals to an authority higher than democracy itself.

  

  Charles J. Chaput
  • Democracy
  • Religion
  • Authority