Roosevelt believed that the government had to step in to
resolve the problems brought about by the Depression. Hoover felt that it was the people should be
the ones who must solve this. Though he
did launch some programs, it was not enough.
The problem was too big and Roosevelt felt that it was time for
government to help solve the crisis.
Here's a good quote from John Calvin on what motivates us to refrain from sin. He acknowledges the right place of fear and knowledge of judgment, but speaking of the pious mind, he says:
Even if there were no hell, it would still shudder at offending him alone.
