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“Devout Christians are destined to be regarded as fools in modern society. We are fools for Christ's sake. We must pray for courage to endure the scorn of the sophisticated world.”

Quote by Antonin Scalia

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Antonin Scalia was an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States, serving from 1986 until his death in 2016. He was a prominent figure in American law and politics, known for his conservative judicial philosophy and his influential role in shaping American constitutional law. more

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Book:Scalia Speaks: Reflections on Law, Faith, and Life Well Lived

Source: Scalia Speaks: Reflections on Law, Faith, and Life Well Lived

“One can be sophisticated and believe in God. Reason and intellect are not to be laid aside where matters of religion are concerned.”

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