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Quote by Frederick William Robertson

“There is a two-fold solemnity which belongs to the dying hour-it is the winding up of life, and it is the commencement of eternity.”

Book:The Human Race

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The Human Race

This comprehensive work delves into the origins, evolution, and societal aspects of humanity, offering insights into our biological, cultural, and psychological traits. It examines the development of human societies, technological advancements, and the challenges faced by the human race throughout history. more

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Frederick William Robertson

Frederick William Robertson, born on February 3, 1816, and died on August 15, 1853, was a scholar whose career category remains unclear. His life story is shrouded in mystery, and his specific achievements and contributions are not well-documented. more

“The natural/supernatural distinction itself, and the near-equation of 'supernatural' with 'superstition', are scarecrows that Enlightenment thought has erected in its fields to frighten away anyone following the historical argument where it leads. It is high time the birds learned to take no notice.”

Natural Fields Bird Enlightenment Argument Historical Following Distinction Superstitions Equations Scarecrow

Author:N. T. Wright

“Just when I get my church all sorted out, sheep from the goats, saved from the damned, hopeless from the hopeful, somebody makes a move, get out of focus, cuts loose, and I see why Jesus never wrote systematic theology. So you and I can give thanks that the locus of Christian thinking appears to be shifting from North America and northern Europe where people write rules and obey them, to places like Africa and Latin America where people still know how to dance.”

“Marx.... Lenin.... Mao Tse-Tung.... These men were animated by the love of brother and this we must believe though their ends meant the seizure of power, and the building of mighty armies, the compulsion of concentration camps, the forced labor and torture and killing of tens of thousands, even millions.”

Men Believe Ends Millions Building Brother Labor Army Killing Torture Concentration Camps Compulsion Animated Concentration Camp Mao Seizures

Author:Dorothy Day

“There's a difference between losing your salvation and leaving your salvation. If you lose something, you don't know where to find it. You can't lose your salvation because you always know where to find it; you can only leave it.”

Ifs Knows Loses Differences Losing Salvation Leaving

Author:Chuck Smith

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