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“The church has been brought into the same value system as the world: fame, success, materialism and celebrity. We watch the leading churches and the leading Christians for our cues. We want to emulate the best known preachers with the biggest sanctuaries and the grandest edifices. Preoccupation with these values has perverted the church's message.”

Quote by Charles Colson

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Charles Colson, born on October 16, 1931, was a former White House Counsel in the United States. He served as the legal advisor to President Kennedy and later to President Nixon. He was convicted and imprisoned for his involvement in the Watergate scandal. After his release, Colson dedicated himself to the Christian renewal movement, becoming one of the leading Christian figures of his time. more

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