> This country in its current formulation appears incapable of ever escaping the gravity of feverish Christian moralizing
On the contrary, it sounds like Christian morality would be helpful here; the Bible is pretty pointed about loving everyone (including enemies), forgiveness, and, y'know, specifically helping prisoners[0].
On the contrary, it sounds like Christian morality would be helpful here; the Bible is pretty pointed about loving everyone (including enemies), forgiveness, and, y'know, specifically helping prisoners[0].
[0] https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew%2025%3A...