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John Shelton Reed

There's an ethic that says: 'You don't run off to the church for the sacraments of salvation, you establish a personal relationship with God. You don't run off to the courts for justice, you settle it yourself. You don't run off to labor unions to sort ou

John Shelton Reed

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The quotation highlights a mindset where individuals take direct responsibility for important aspects of life, such as faith, justice, and labor issues, rather than relying on established institutions. It suggests a shift from collective or formal systems to personal, self-managed approaches in handling these matters.

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