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“Preaching is to much avail, but practice is far more effective. A godly life is the strongest argument you can offer the skeptic.”

Quote by Hosea Ballou

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Hosea Ballou was an American writer known for his religious and philosophical works. Born on April 30, 1771, in Northampton, Massachusetts, he spent much of his life advocating for spiritual freedom and social reform. His most famous work, 'The Book of Mormon', was published posthumously in 1852. Ballou's writings had a significant impact on the religious and social landscape of his time. more

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