Obedience Quote by Benjamin Franklin
“Rebellion against tyrants is obedience to God.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Letter to the Pennsylvania Assembly, 1775
Obedience to divine authority is justified when resisting oppressive rulers.
In simple terms: God supports resisting tyrants.
Key Takeaway
Stand against oppression.
Themes
freedom
justice
faith
Mood
defiant
inspirational
Type
political
philosophical
When to use this quote
- civil protest
- political activism
- legal reform
Key Concepts
political philosophy
theology
Questions to Reflect On
- Is resistance always moral?
- When does obedience become complicity?
A Different Perspective
May conflict with secular law.
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