“Humanity’s capacity for justice makes democracy possible, but humanity’s inclination to injustice makes democracy necessary.” -20th century theologian Reinhold Niebuhr
“Pure democracy cannot subsist long nor be carried far into the departments of state—it is very subject to caprice and the madness of popular rage.” -Declaration signer John Witherspoon
Pursue peace with everyone, and holiness—without it no one will see the Lord. Make sure that no one falls
short of the grace of God and that no root of bitterness springs up, causing trouble and by it, defiling many.”
- Hebrews 12: 14-15