The introduction of religious passion into politics is the end of honest politics, and the introduction of politics into religion is the prostitution of true religion. (Lord Hailsham)

The introduction of religious passion into politics is the end of honest politics, and the introduction of politics into religion is the prostitution of true religion.

Lord Hailsham

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