Battle Quote by Richard John Neuhaus
“Determined secularists view these as residual inconsistencies that they have not yet go around to extirpating and that may not be worth bothering about... Form the secularist perspective it may be that the essential battles have been won and excessive zeal in pressing a final mopping-up operation might only excited further public hostility.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: The Secularist Perspective, 1990
Secularists may view remaining inconsistencies as minor, fearing that over‑pursuing them could provoke hostility.
In simple terms: Minor issues may be ignored to avoid backlash.
Key Takeaway
Focus on core values, not every flaw.
Themes
secularism
conflict avoidance
public discourse
Mood
critical
analytical
Type
political
philosophical
When to use this quote
- policy making
- activism
- public speaking
- media strategy
Key Concepts
political theory
social dynamics
ethics
Questions to Reflect On
- Is it better to address all inconsistencies?
- When does activism become counterproductive?
A Different Perspective
Ignoring small problems can let larger issues fester.
