One could say that fascism has in a sense added a new variation to the ancient art of lying - the most devilish variation conceivable - namely: lying the truth.

Hannah More (1745–1833), Schriftstellerin

Source: in: Zur Zeit - Politische Essays. München dtv 1989. S. 29

Topics: Freedom & Truth, Ethical Questions

Occasions: For Reflection

Hannah More

Hannah More (1745–1833) war eine englische Schriftstellerin und Bildungsreformerin, die der evangelikalen Erweckungsbewegung innerhalb der Kirche von England angehörte. Im Verbund mit der Clapham-Sekte trat sie publizistisch gegen den transatlantischen Sklavenhandel ein und gründete Sonntagsschulen für arme Kinder, beschränkte deren Unterricht aus sozialkonservativer Haltung jedoch auf das Bibellesen. Für Bibelleser heute steht ihr Werk für eine praktisch gelebte Verbindung von Schriftfrömmigkeit, weiblicher Autorschaft und gesellschaftlicher Einflussnahme.

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