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To: A. Pole

I did, but it is not clear to me whether you think that democracy is in human nature.
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I believe that individual freedom, not democracy, is inate to humans. As we know, there is a big difference between the two. Cheers!!!


15 posted on 08/08/2006 7:31:44 AM PDT by EagleUSA
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To: EagleUSA
I believe that individual freedom, not democracy, is inate to humans.

But the need to belong to family and community is also innate. And which is stronger?

The fact that the Congregationalist religion was the main place where the self-government and individualism was being introduced to the Englishmen both in the old country and in colonies tells us something. Calvinism is driven by a peculiar passion and requires familiarity with specific theological concepts to thrive.

19 posted on 08/08/2006 7:44:28 AM PDT by A. Pole (Saint Augustine: "The truth speaks from the bottom of the heart without the noise of words")
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