Contrary to Meir Soloveichik’s view, democratic freedom arises from consensus forged by public deliberation, not divine mandate. Since every faith has its own god, none can be imposed. The state governs the public realm; individuals rule the private. This is the Enlightenment’s achievement。

Is cursing good or bad? The Creator gave us mouths not only to chew food, sing praises of life and God, but also to satirize and ridicule ignorance and evil, and to curse tyranny.

Confucius also said: Even a pushover who tries to smooth things over corrupts morality. This book is truly interesting.