Word: wilson
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Dates: during 1990-1999
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...Wilson's speech began by outlining what are often the perceived causes of democracy in any society, namely the existence of constitutions, great democratic thinkers in the society and many religious groups. However, Wilson claimed of these three causes, the existence of multiple religions is crucial to the success of democracy in any given country...
...people take seriously the golden rule, they are more likely to display tolerance," Wilson said. "Religion surely makes a difference...
Although a multiplicity of religions, the existence of constitutions and great democratic minds are important to the formation of democracy, Wilson stressed that the three necessary elements to the survival of democracy are isolated geography, laws protecting private property and a sense of "mystery...
...freest nations in the world were those protected from invasion. The isolation of those nations made it possible for democracy to begin in those places," Wilson said...
...importance of private property to sustaining democracy, Wilson said "the existence of private property created and sustained the idea of personal equality and freedom...