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The quote says that war serves as a kind of public ritual for America. It suggests that war helps Americans feel distinct from other nations and reinforces a national identity. The wording also implies that this identity is sustained through repeated acts of violence and sacrifice.
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Originally said in English.
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About Stanley Hauerwas
American Protestant theologian, ethicist, and public intellectual
Stanley Martin Hauerwas is an American Protestant theologian, ethicist, and public intellectual. He is known for his work in theology and ethics, and for engaging public life as a writer and teacher. His reputation rests on shaping modern Christian ethical thought and on speaking to questions that reach beyond the church. As a theologian and public intellectual, he is associated with reflection on faith, morals, and the responsibilities of public life.
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