The education of public opinion is the essential and nonviolent way to accelerate civilization, as force is only a temporary solution that delays society. [1]
Public opinion, the exaltation of common man's collective ideas, has been regarded as the supreme fetish of the state throughout history, from fetish kings ruling by “divine right” to the modern fetish of democracy. [2] Jesus warned his followers about the fickleness of popular acclaim, reminding them of the transient nature of enthusiastic support from the crowds. [3]
Public opinion, though often delaying society, must be nonviolent in order to preserve civilization and accelerate social evolution through education rather than force. [4]
The apostles recognized the unaffected friendliness of Jesus, independent of human judgment and indifferent to public opinion, asserting his superhumanity with authoritative confidence. [5] Law is a codified reflection of accumulated human experience, crystallizing and legalizing public opinion. [6]