Post by cato on Aug 3, 2020 9:47:03 GMT
John Hume was not a conservative in the traditional sense but he championed causes dear to conservative hearts ; He always opposed political violence (real life 100 % fascism) , advocated practical incremental reform, loved his local Derry community and was a believer in practical Christianity and political cooperation.
He in many ways was a believer in the original post World War vision of the European project and saw great merit in its peacemaking potential. It must have pained him to see political creeps and rivals claim to have been peacemakers when in fact their blood stained hands had pulled triggers and pressed bomb switches ,or rather persuaded others to carry out these dreadful deeds back in the dark days of horror and hatred.
Hume wasn't perfect but he had the stuff of greatness about him. He gave away his nobel prize money to charity and lived out his final days blighted by dementia cared for by his loving wife. Blessed are the peacemakers they shall be called sons of God.
He in many ways was a believer in the original post World War vision of the European project and saw great merit in its peacemaking potential. It must have pained him to see political creeps and rivals claim to have been peacemakers when in fact their blood stained hands had pulled triggers and pressed bomb switches ,or rather persuaded others to carry out these dreadful deeds back in the dark days of horror and hatred.
Hume wasn't perfect but he had the stuff of greatness about him. He gave away his nobel prize money to charity and lived out his final days blighted by dementia cared for by his loving wife. Blessed are the peacemakers they shall be called sons of God.
