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Harold J. Laski: But even if that were possible, force would still be mistaken; for the majority of the world is not Christian, yet it…

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But even if that were possible, force would still be mistaken; for the majority of the world is not Christian, yet it would have the right to persecute in the belief that it was possessed of truth.
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Harold J. Laski

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Laski argues against the use of force in religious belief, highlighting the dangers of majority rule.

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