Voltaire criticized the Roman Catholic Church claiming that it is a corrupt institution which creates dogmas for people and enriches itself. He also claims that Christianity in general is ludicrous and ridiculous, and also absurd.
Because you are rising above violence you are not sinking to that level.
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An abolitionist, as the name implies, is a person who sought to abolish slavery during the 19th century.
With respect to global connections, association with the European Union offers the brightest immediate future for many African countries, since the EU is made up of multiple countries, many of which have vested interests in the African continent.