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“This willful deafness to religious argument, so new in our history, has had various effects. A principal one is encouragement of the already widespread view that religion doesn't have a lot to do with modern concerns - the way people live, the way they think.”

Quote by William Murchison

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William Murchison

William Murchison is a renowned columnist known for his profound thoughts and unique writing style. His exact birth and death dates are unknown. more

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