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Wilson also had this to say about the Bible: <blockquote>"The Bible... is the one supreme source of revelation of meaning of life, of the nature of God and the spiritual nature and need of men.  It is the only guide of life which really leads the spirit in the way of peace and salvation.<ref>The Rebirth of America (1986), Arthur S. DeMoss, Pg. 37</ref></blockquote>
 
Wilson also had this to say about the Bible: <blockquote>"The Bible... is the one supreme source of revelation of meaning of life, of the nature of God and the spiritual nature and need of men.  It is the only guide of life which really leads the spirit in the way of peace and salvation.<ref>The Rebirth of America (1986), Arthur S. DeMoss, Pg. 37</ref></blockquote>
 
==Democracy==   
 
==Democracy==   
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Wilson advocated a new international order founded on self-determination, democracy, unfettered international commerce, and a worldwide organization of states - the League of Nations. Wilson framed American participation in the war as the first step in ending all wars.
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Wilson advocated a new international order founded on self-determination, democracy, unfettered international commerce, and a worldwide organization of states - the League of Nations. Wilson framed American participation in the war as the first step in ending all wars.  Although 'Wilsonian nationalism' has been blamed for the nationalistic emphasis on race and territory in Europe during the 1920's and 1930's, Wilson's policies had actually used ethnic and territorial issues to encourage self-determination and the development of democracy in postwar nations.  
    
Woodrow Wilson's most lasting political philosophy was his view that [[democracy]] should be installed around the world.  As a major player in setting the terms to end World War I, he helped to break up the [[Austria-Hungary|Austrian-Hungarian Empire]] to advance his goal of installing democracy for each ethnic subpopulation.  Similar independence was granted with the breakup of the [[Ottoman Empire]].  Many of these new nations were receiving self determination for the first time in centuries.  Wilson's view of installing democracy worldwide has since been copied by the [[neoconservatives]].  Wilson was awarded the 1919 [[Nobel Peace Prize]] for his efforts to start the [[League of Nations]].
 
Woodrow Wilson's most lasting political philosophy was his view that [[democracy]] should be installed around the world.  As a major player in setting the terms to end World War I, he helped to break up the [[Austria-Hungary|Austrian-Hungarian Empire]] to advance his goal of installing democracy for each ethnic subpopulation.  Similar independence was granted with the breakup of the [[Ottoman Empire]].  Many of these new nations were receiving self determination for the first time in centuries.  Wilson's view of installing democracy worldwide has since been copied by the [[neoconservatives]].  Wilson was awarded the 1919 [[Nobel Peace Prize]] for his efforts to start the [[League of Nations]].
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