Conflict Quote by Sharan Burrow
“Large swathes of people losing faith in democracy is a dangerous thing. Conflict, desperation, totalitarianism are the products of that loss of faith.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Address on Democratic Engagement, 2018
Warns that declining confidence in democratic institutions can breed conflict, desperation, and authoritarianism, highlighting the need to protect democratic faith.
In simple terms: Loss of faith in democracy fuels instability.
Key Takeaway
Protect democratic trust.
Themes
democracy
trust
political stability
authoritarianism
civic engagement
Mood
hopeful
urgent
Type
political
motivational
When to use this quote
- election reforms
- civic education
- media literacy
- community dialogue
Key Concepts
Political theory
social cohesion
citizen participation
Questions to Reflect On
- What can rebuild public trust in democracy?
- How do economic factors intersect with political faith?
A Different Perspective
May oversimplify complex causes of conflict by focusing mainly on democratic faith.
![“When I got untethered from the comfort of religion, it wasn't a loss of faith for me, it was a discovery of self. I had faith that I'm capable enough to handle any situation. There's peace in understanding that I have only one life, here and now, and [that] I'm responsible.” quote by Brad Pitt](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/042/brad-pitt-1608_atheist_when-i-got-untethered-from-the-comfort-o_1442094.jpg)
