Age Quote by Orson F. Whitney
“Jesus Christ was a patriot! His country was the world. His laws were the eternal principles of liberty, and his followers, in every age, have been the chosen champions of freedom!”
About This Quote
Source Sermon: The Gospel of Jesus Christ, 1905
Jesus embodied universal patriotism, viewing humanity as his nation and liberty as his law, inspiring believers to champion freedom.
In simple terms: Jesus saw the world as his country and liberty as his law.
Key Takeaway
Follow his example to defend universal freedom.
Themes
patriotism
spirituality
liberty
universalism
Mood
inspirational
thoughtful
Type
religious
motivational
When to use this quote
- activism
- community service
- interfaith dialogue
- education
- policy advocacy
Key Concepts
theology
ethical leadership
human rights
Questions to Reflect On
- What does global patriotism mean today?
- How can you act on universal liberty?
A Different Perspective
Interpretations of patriotism vary across cultures.
![“It astonishes me to find... [that so many] of our countrymen... should be contented to live under a system which leaves to their governors the power of taking from them the trial by jury in civil cases, freedom of religion, freedom of the press, freedom of commerce, the habeas corpus laws, and of…” quote by Thomas Jefferson](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/d2e/thomas-jefferson-43_army_it-astonishes-me-to-find-that-so-many-of_1421509.jpg)
