Quote by Rob Walton

If it came to saving the life of one priest or sacrificing the life of an entire congregation, the church would save the life of the priest. Which is backwards, of course.

If it came to saving the life of one priest or sacrificing t

Summary

This quote highlights the unfortunate prioritization of individual significance over communal well-being within certain institutions, specifically the church mentioned. It criticizes the notion that the rescue of a single priest would be valued more than the preservation of the entire congregation's lives. This perspective is deemed backward because it challenges the core principle of the church, which revolves around serving, guiding, and nurturing the collective followers rather than prioritizing the life of one individual.

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