Henry Ward Beecher Quotes
Not parties, but principles.
Henry Ward Beecher, 1813-1887, Clergyman & Writer, Life Thoughts, 1858
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Moses urged them not to accept a compromise what would give them the majority of everything that they were demanding but not all. See {637624} for Rustin’s’ argument to accept the compromise.
He had advocated the removal of the Assad regime in Syria which had been murdering its own citizens. However Assad had kept peace with Israel and many in America and Israel feared that if Assad fell, the Iranians would be strengthened and perhaps be the dominant force in Syria. And theocratic Iran had vowed to wipe Israel off the face of the Earth. The interviewer had asked Peres if it might be a better strategy for Israel to support Assad?
Rules are inflexible, but principles can be balanced and guide people more judiciously.
Henry Ward Beecher was an American Congregationalist clergyman, social reformer, and speaker, known for his support of the abolition of slavery, his emphasis on God's love, and his 1875 adultery trial. His rhetorical focus on Christ's love has influenced mainstream Christianity to this day.
