The state becomes man's mediator and saviour offering cradle to grave security and abolishing sickness, disease, poverty, hunger and, through nationalized science, even seeking to overcome death itself.

The doctrine of salvation by God's grace alone has implications for the family, business, and the state.

The doctrine of original sin is key to understanding the world. How can you live wisely with people if you do not believe they are sinners?

Politics based on the belief that man is basically good is both patently false and it results in disastrous political policies.