America’s State Religion Patriotism – Quote by William Blum

„America's state religion, is patriotism, a phenomenon which has convinced many of the citizenry that 'treason' is morally worse than murder or rape.“

William BlumWilliam Blum's quote on patriotism in the USA and the moral judgment of treason compared to other crimes.
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William Blum was an American author and critic of United States foreign policy.

Critical reflection on the role of patriotism in the USA and its moral judgment of treason.


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William Blum quote about patriotism as America's state religion

William Blum (1933–2018) initially worked for the U.S. State Department, which he left in 1967 because of his opposition to the Vietnam War. He later became a writer and co-founded the underground newspaper Washington Free Press. He was particularly known for his critical research into CIA covert operations and U.S. foreign policy.

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