“Christian political theory does not adhere to a passive conservatism. nor is it enamored of progress. It is conservative in principles, but progressive in application of these principles to the ever-changing circumstances. In the struggle between the passionate urge for… — Heinrich A. Rommen Copy Share Image
“Active and passive resistance against the usurper is not only a right, but a duty for all citizens. For the usurper is an invader and his lawless power is violence, not authority; should he by terrorism and duress force the people to consent externally to his rule, such a legitimation is invalid. His laws are not laws, but iniquities. The… — Heinrich A. Rommen Copy Share
“First of all, the people has a right to passive resistance. The tyrannical law that is a law against reason, a law not directed to a common good, is not true law, but a depravity of law. Consequently it does not bind in conscience. This passive resistance becomes a duty when the tyrannical law demands something that is against the… — Heinrich A. Rommen Copy Share
“Christian political theory does not adhere to a passive conservatism. nor is it enamored of progress. It is conservative in principles, but progressive in… — Heinrich A. Rommen Copy Share Image
“When one of the relativist theories is made the basis of a totalitarian state, man is stirred to free himself from the pessimistic resignation… — Heinrich A. Rommen Copy Share Image
