Just as formerly the irresponsible and meaningless use of political power created the need of special religious associations, independent of the state, so now the responsible, the purposeful, and the efficient use of physical force, characteristic of modern nations, has in its turn made such independence less necessary, and tends to attach a different function to the church.

A basis of association narrower than the whole complex of human powers and interests will not serve.

National organization provides such a basis.
The perversity of human nature may cause its ultimate failure; but it will not fail because it omits any essential constituent in the composition of a permanent and fruitful human association.

So far as it fulfills its responsibilities, it guarantees protection against predatory powers at home and abroad.

It provides in appropriate measure for individual freedom, for physical, moral, and intellectual discipline, and for social consistency.