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“Faith is an orientation of the total person, giving purpose and goal to one's hopes and strivings, thoughts and actions.”

Quote by James W. Fowler

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James W. Fowler

James W. Fowler was a scholar in the [occupation/category] field. He was born in 1940 and passed away on October 16, 2015. The specifics of his research area and contributions are not well-documented. more

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