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“One would like to believe that people who think of themselves as devout Christians would also behave in a manner that is in according with Christian ethics. But pastorally and existentially, I know that this is not the case, and never has been.”

Quote by Richard John Neuhaus

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Richard John Neuhaus
Richard John Neuhaus

Richard John Neuhaus (May 14, 1936 - January 8, 2009) was an influential American writer, theologian, and public intellectual. His commentary and writing on religious, political, and social issues had a profound impact on American public discourse. more

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