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“Political rule is so natural and necessary to the human race that it cannot be withdrawn without destroying nature itself; for the nature of man is such that he is a social animal.”

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Robert Bellarmine
Robert Bellarmine

Robert Bellarmine, born on October 4, 1542, and died on September 17, 1621, was a renowned saint and theologian from Italy. He had a profound impact on Roman Catholic theology, particularly in the fields of philosophy and theological education. Known as the 'Apologist of the Church,' Bellarmine is famous for his defense of the Catholic faith and his response to the Reformation movement. more

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