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“One of the important things about religion is that it is a sphere which is partially protected from selection. Religious creativity occurs when people pull out of the whole selectivity issue. Becoming celibate - obviously you couldn't be less selective that that. Yes, selection is always in the background. But it's not always there in the foreground. If you don't understand that, you're missing a lot.”

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Robert Neelly Bellah

Robert Neelly Bellah was an American sociologist known for his research on modern religion and social structures. His work, 'The American Civil Religion,' had a profound impact on understanding American society and culture. more

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