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...efits everyone, and recognize the danger that can spread from the concept of democracy as a general principle to put our trust in. It invariably leads to the great sin of each individual doing what is right "in their own eyes". The only solution is a division of powers between a strong monarch, a well-informed public, and the guiding hand of the Church. The advantages of this new system of absolutism are clear; there is no question as to authority and who has it. The disadvantages were less clear but still very great, as we shall see. One important and ironic effect of the the system of absolute monarchy is the creation of political equality, even if it means that everyone is equally weak. …. Arbitrary contradicted the rule of law and the sanctit...