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We should agree that crime is a matter for the state, and sin a matter for the churches.
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Harold J. Laski
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gutenberg.orgHarold J. Laski: “We should agree that crime is a matter for the state, and sin a matter for the churches.”
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This statement reflects Laski's perspective on the distinction between state responsibilities and moral issues addressed by churches.
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