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“Our lack of community is intensely painful. A TV talk show is not community. A couple of hours in a church pew each Sabbath is not community. A multinational corporation is neither a human nor a community, and in the sweatshops, defiled agribusiness fields, genetic mutation labs, ecological dead zones, the inhumanity is showing. Without genuine spiritual community, life becomes a struggle so lonely and grim that even Hillary Clinton has admitted "it takes a village".”

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Book:God Laughs & Plays: Churchless Sermons in Response to the Preachments of the Fundamentalist Right
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God Laughs & Plays: Churchless Sermons in Response to the Preachments of the Fundamentalist Right

This book presents a series of sermons that critique and respond to the teachings of the fundamentalist right, advocating for a more inclusive and individualistic approach to spirituality. The author delves into topics of faith, morality, and human experience, providing a non-traditional religious discourse. more

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David James Duncan
David James Duncan

David James Duncan, born in 1952, is an American novelist known for his profound character development and detailed depiction of the natural environment. His works often explore themes of humanity and religion, enjoying widespread popularity among readers. more

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