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Practice what you preach: power, paternalism, and the Christian lawyer for the poor.(Religious Values and Poverty Law: Clients, Lawyers and Communities)
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INTRODUCTION
"Nearly all men can stand adversity, but if you want to test a man's character, give him power." (1)
There was a time when lawyers were considered by many to be America's governing class, intellectually trained and socially positioned to provide leadership in our society and to seek the common good. (2) Although arguably undemocratic in tone and somewhat out of fashion, this characterization still resonates. One can hardly help but acknowledge the unsurpassed power of the attorney-laden Congress (3) in setting our national agenda and the critical role of the ...
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