Ends Quote by Anne Hutchinson
“An oath, sir, is an end of all strife, and it is God's ordinance.”
About This Quote
Source Letter: Religious discourse, Massachusetts Bay Colony, 1636
She declares an oath ends conflict and is divinely ordained, emphasizing moral authority over law.
In simple terms: She says an oath stops fighting and is God’s command.
Key Takeaway
Consider the power of personal vows in resolving disputes.
Themes
religion
conflict
morality
authority
spirituality
Mood
reflective
solemn
Type
theological
ethical
When to use this quote
- marriage counseling
- community mediation
- faith‑based leadership
- legal negotiations
Key Concepts
theology
social contract
personal ethics
Questions to Reflect On
- Can personal vows replace formal agreements?
- What role does faith play in conflict resolution?
A Different Perspective
Reliance on oaths may not satisfy secular legal systems.
![“[God] never will institute an ordinance or give a commandment to His people that is not calculated in its nature to promote that happiness which He has designed, and which will not end in the greatest amount of good and glory to those who become the recipients of His law and ordinances.” quote by Joseph Smith, Jr](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/9fd/joseph-smith-jr-1647_commandment_god-never-will-institute-an-ordinance-or_2364955.jpg)
