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Theodore Parker was an American Unitarian minister, abolitionist, and social reformer. He is recognized for his theological and social writings that had a profound impact on the abolitionist movement and the Unitarian Church. Born on August 24, 1810, Parker dedicated his life to social justice and the fight for the rights of the marginalized.

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“No man is so great as mankind.”

Book:Theism, Atheism, and the Popular Theology: Sermons

Source: Theism, Atheism, and the Popular Theology: Sermons

“All men need something to poetize and idealize their life a little-something which they value for more than its use, and which is a symbol of their emancipation from the mere materialism and drudgery of daily life.”

Men Needs Littles Use Values Mere Symbols Materialism Daily Life Emancipation Drudgery

Book:Ten Sermons of Religion

Source: Ten Sermons of Religion

“Did not Jesus say, resist not evil — with evil? Is not war the worst form of that evil.”

War Form Evil Worst

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“Religion without joy-it is no religion.”

Book:Ten Sermons of Religion

Source: Ten Sermons of Religion

“Science is the natural ally of religion.”

Natural Allies Science And Religion

Book:The Sermons of Religion

Source: The Sermons of Religion

About the Author

Born: August 24, 1810
Died: May 10, 1860
Known for: Author
Quotes: 105

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The Collected Works of Theodore Parker: Sermons. PrayersRelated source material

Lessons from the World of Matter and the World of ManRelated source material

The Collected Works of Theodore Parker: Lessons from the world of matter and the world of manRelated source material

A Discourse of Matters Pertaining to ReligionRelated source material

Ten Sermons of ReligionRelated source material

A Sermon of Immortal Life: Preached at the Melodeon, on Sunday, September 20th, 1846Related source material

Centenary Edition [of the Writings of Theodore Parker]Related source material

Critical WritingsRelated source material

Speeches, Addresses, and Occasional SermonsRelated source material

The Collected Works of Theodore Parker: Discourses of theologyRelated source material

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