I realize we live in a time in which we cannot take for granted that elected representatives have read the Declaration of Independence, but I cannot help but feel we’d be better off if more people were familiar with John Adams’ Dissertation on Canon and Feudal Law.
It’s dense! It’s written in the style of the educated man of the times! It is not a light read!
But in terms of the dangers of oligarchy, of Christian nationalism, of lack of education leading to lacks of liberty, he has it.
It’s from 1765, so consider that.
I wear my nerd hat proudly on this one.
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