“The whole point in having a religion and faith is that you campaign for what you believe, not just for what you think is achievable.”

— Alex Salmond

In an interview with . Bridge Builder, Page 6. http://archive.thetablet.co.uk/page/25th-july-2009/6 (25 July 2009)
Context: I’m not sure we should ask the Church to be pragmatic. Politicians have to be – that’s part of the balancing of the public interest – but I don’t think that’s the job of the Church. The whole point in having a religion and faith is that you campaign for what you believe, not just for what you think is achievable.

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