He [William Jennings Bryan] recognized that what Darwin proposed on the biological level, when applied on the societal level, might legitimize an ideology that supports the survival of the fittest, with all of its dire complications. Byran was able to envision the kind of society that Social Darwinism would create- the kind of exploitation that comes from unbridled capitalism, for instance- and chose to war against it. Tony Campolo
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William Jennings Bryan was the leader of the Democratic Party in the United States, and was known to be an eloquent speaker who was able to reach out to the masses. The Democratic Party at the time was seen as being in favor of the working class, unlike the Republicans who were seen as being in favor of the business class. The Republican Party was well known for being corrupt and looking out only for their own interests. This quote captures his true dedication to his beliefs that led him to oppose this corruption. He wanted to stand up for what he believed in, even when it would have been easier to just not speak at all.

Source: Red Letter Christians: A Christians Guide To Faith And Politics, A Citizens Guide To Faith And Politics

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