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What was once justified as sanctioned by God is now properly reviled as an unconscionable violation of human rights.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote critiques past justifications of actions as being divinely sanctioned, highlighting the evolution of our moral standards regarding human rights.
Hillary Clinton's quote reflects on the transformation of societal values over time, illustrating how certain actions that were once accepted under the guise of divine approval are now rightly condemned as serious violations of human rights. It emphasizes the importance of moral reflection and the changing perceptions of justice and ethics in human history.
Themes
Human RightsMoralityJusticeEthicsSocietyTradition
In practice
Example use cases
During a human rights seminar, to emphasize the change in moral standards over time.
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