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“Nothing does more to activate Christian divisions than talk about Christian unity.”

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Conor Cruise O'Brien

Conor Cruise O'Brien was an Irish politician, born on November 3, 1917, and passed away on December 18, 2008. He played a significant role in the Irish independence movement and served as an advisor to the Prime Minister's Office in the newly formed Irish Republic. more

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