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“The rise of statism in our time is the natural result of the longing of godless, unchurched people for some kind of protection. When we lose to God we turn to what looks like the next most powerful thing, which is the state. How bad a choice that is, let Germany and Russia in recent years testify.”

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Sam Shoemaker (1893-1963) was an American Episcopal priest, author, and evangelist who served as chaplain at Princeton University. He was closely associated with the Oxford Group movement and became known for his prolific Christian writings on spiritual growth and Christian living. His works influenced generations of American Christians during the mid-20th century spiritual revival. more

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