Individual freedom is a Jewish idea, but it's one of the functions of Christianity to make this idea universal. Michael Novak christianityfreedomfunction Change image and share on social
Christians must be Jews. The truth of what we believe depends on the truth of Judaism, depends on the first covenant. Michael Novak christiancovenantdepend Change image and share on social
Our political institutions work remarkably well. They are designed to clang against each other. The noise is democracy at work. Michael Novak clangdemocracydesign Change image and share on social
We really feel happier when things look bleak. Hope is endurance. Hope is holding on and going on and trusting in the Lord. Michael Novak bleakendurancefeel Change image and share on social
If you've ever been in a position in your life where you just can't take any more, you just have to get through the next second, and the next second after that. Michael Novak havelifeposition Change image and share on social
In God's eyes, there's not before and after. Every moment of time is simultaneous to God. Michael Novak eyegodmoment Change image and share on social
Practically every movie that shows the pope or even a bishop as a character, and in much of western literature of the last 300 or 400 years, these are portrayed as awful figures. Michael Novak awfulbishopcharacter Change image and share on social
You're a sovereign as a citizen. If you're not involved in your government, you're not doing your job. In the long run that's very bad for the Republic. Michael Novak badcitizengovernment Change image and share on social
Love is not a feeling of happiness. Love is a willingness to sacrifice. Michael Novak felthappinesslove Change image and share on social
Not all of those who cry 'The poor, the poor!' will enter the kingdom of heaven. Michael Novak cryenterheaven Change image and share on social
