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Christian Lous Lange

The territorial state is such an ancient form of society - here in Europe it dates back thousands of years - that it is now protected by the sanctity of age and the glory of tradition. A strong religious feeling mingles with the respect and the devotion t

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Christian Lous Lange is saying that the territorial state has existed for so long in Europe that people now honor it simply because it is old and traditional. He also notes that this respect is deeply connected to strong religious emotions, which add to people's loyalty and reverence for the state.

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