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Georgia Harkness was an American Christian theologian and feminist, born on April 21, 1891, and died on August 21, 1974. She is known for her contributions to theology and her advocacy for the role of women in the church.

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“the principal sources of human misery may fairly be said to lie in the over-possession, under-possession, and the unwise use of economic goods.”

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Author:Georgia Harkness

“religion is perhaps its own worst enemy. For religion, masquerading under the guise of archaic creeds, and impossible literalisms, and ecclesiasticism indifferent to human needs, has brought about an inevitable and in many respects wholesome revulsion.”

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Author:Georgia Harkness

“Religion is the most widely debated and least agreed upon phenomenon of human history.”

Humans Religion Phenomenon Human History

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“The tendency to turn human judgments into divine commands makes religion one of the most dangerous forces in the world.”

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Book:The Recovery of Ideals

Source: The Recovery of Ideals

About the Author

Born: April 21, 1891
Died: August 21, 1974
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Quotes: 28

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The Recovery of IdealsRelated source material

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