13th October
A state system, no matter what kind of state system it is, functions at a far remove from the requirements of Christianity.
In those countries where wise people are in power, their subjects do not notice the existence of their rulers.
— Lao-tzu
State violence cannot be destroyed by decree, only by truth and love. Maybe state violence was necessary for previous generations; maybe it is even necessary now, but people should conceive of a kind of future government in which violence will not be necessary.
You should live in such a way that violence is not necessary for you.