Builder Quote by Pat Robertson
“It is interesting, that termites don't build things, and the great builders of our nation almost to a man have been Christians, because Christians have the desire to build something. He is motivated by love of man and God, so he builds. The people who have come into (our) institutions (today) are primarily termites. They are into destroying institutions that have been built by Christians, whether it is universities, governments, our own traditions, that we have… The termites are in charge now, and that is not the way it ought to be, and the time has arrived for a godly fumigation.”
About This Quote
The speaker contrasts Christian builders, driven by love, with ‘termite’ forces that erode institutions, urging a moral cleansing to restore original values.
In simple terms: Christians build; others destroy; call for moral renewal.
Key Takeaway
Advocates a return to faith‑based stewardship.
Themes
religion
culture
institution
morality
Mood
defiant
urgent
Type
political
propagandist
When to use this quote
- church leadership meetings
- public policy debates
Key Concepts
civilizational decline
spiritual renewal
Practical Applications
- promote faith‑based community service
- encourage preservation of traditional institutions
Questions to Reflect On
- What defines constructive criticism versus destructive criticism?
- How can institutions evolve without losing core values?
A Different Perspective
Labeling dissenters as ‘termite’ can polarize and oversimplify complex social changes.
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