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"Every religion around the world, whether it is Hinduism, Islam, Buddhism or Christianity has always considered God as the supreme authority." - Every? I very much doubt it. Buddhism? I'm not sure most of them even recognize 'god'... -MatthewKarlsen

I agree, it needs to be reworded. I'm not up to it, right now. Brian Pearson 04:39, 30 July 2007 (UTC)[reply]

EAT MY FREAKEN BALLZ!!!!

Agamben quote

What is the point of the Agamben quote on auctoritas and the relationship between Senator and magistrate? It doesn't seem relevant and, to me, seems confusing and distracting? I propose taking it out unless someone provides a rationale for it in that location. Jjshapiro (talk) 21:41, 8 June 2008 (UTC)[reply]

what is the antonym of authority? —Preceding unsigned comment added by 68.215.141.98 (talk) 22:13, 25 August 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Interesting Work/Link

Means of Authorization: Establishing Hierarchy in Ch'an/Zen Buddhism in America by Stuart Lachs

It can help expanding the article's subject.

Austerlitz -- 88.72.7.151 (talk) 19:10, 28 December 2008 (UTC)[reply]

What about this? [1] or that? [2]

Austerlitz -- 88.75.217.64 (talk) 21:17, 28 December 2008 (UTC)[reply]

and the following: [3], [4],

Austerlitz -- 88.75.89.137 (talk) 06:00, 29 December 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Section Authority and the state lacks some phrases on "Staatsräson". The problem has been raised for example by Hannah Arendt. In english wikipedia it is called National interest, but I wonder whether this is the right word.

Austerlitz -- 88.75.206.109 (talk) 10:34, 29 December 2008 (UTC)[reply]