Public opinion
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The education of public opinion is the essential and nonviolent way to accelerate civilization, as force is only a temporary solution that delays society. 71:2.7
Public opinion, the exaltation of common man's collective ideas, has been regarded as the supreme fetish of the state throughout history, from fetish kings ruling by “divine right” to the modern fetish of democracy. 88:3.4
Jesus warned his followers about the fickleness of popular acclaim, reminding them of the transient nature of enthusiastic support from the crowds. 152:6.2 174:0.2 177:5.2
Public opinion, though often delaying society, must be nonviolent in order to preserve civilization and accelerate social evolution through education rather than force. 71:2.7-8
The apostles recognized the unaffected friendliness of Jesus, independent of human judgment and indifferent to public opinion, asserting his superhumanity with authoritative confidence. 141:7.12 161:2.8
Law is a codified reflection of accumulated human experience, crystallizing and legalizing public opinion. 70:11.6 70:12.3
Bible parallels
Passages that the paragraphs cited above parallel, quote or reinterpret, from Duane Faw’s Paramony cross-references. Hover a reference to read it.
- Be not dismayed by future events 174:0.2 — Is 41:10; Jer 46:27.
- Trust not the arm of flesh 174:0.2 — 2 Ch 32:8.
- Foundations of rock 174:0.2 — Mt 16:18.
- Appearances deceiving 174:0.2 — Jn 7:24.
- Remain firm in your faith 174:0.2 — Heb 3:6.
- Know reality of your beliefs 174:0.2 — Jn 1:12.
- Be gentle 174:0.2 — 2 Ti 2:24.
- Love your enemies 174:0.2 — Mt 5:44; Lk 6:27,35.
- I trusted you with many things 174:0.2 — Mt 25:21,23.
- Ignore outward appearances 174:0.2 — 2 Co 10:7; 1 Sam 16:7.
- Be you steadfast 174:0.2 — 1 Co 15:58; 1 P 5:8-9.
- Commission as ambassadors 174:0.2 — 2 Co 5:20.
- Be unmoved, unshaken, by events 174:0.2 — Heb 3:14.
- Keep eternal reward 174:0.2 — Col 2:18; Col 3:24.
- Walk by faith, not sight 174:0.2 — 2 Co 5:7.
- I am able to finish work 174:0.2 — Jn 4:34; Jn 9:4; Jn 17:4; Jn 19:30.
- My spirit will teach you 174:0.2 — Jn 14:26.
- Seek true realities of spirit 174:0.2 — Mt 6:33; Lk 12:31.
- Be not weary in well doing 174:0.2 — Ga 6:9; 2 Th 3:13.
- John confirmed Jesus' Deity 161:2.8 — Jn 1:34.
- It is the custom 70:11.6 — Jer 32:11; Jg 11:39.