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Bette Midler
Bette Midler

Bette Midler, born on December 1, 1945, is an American singer, songwriter, and actress. Known for her distinctive voice and sense of humor, she was one of the most popular artists of the 1970s and 1980s. Midler's musical and performance style is diverse, ranging from pop music to Broadway shows, and she has achieved great success in both. more

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“Roman Catholics utter their Papal edicts, Protestants quote their Bible, Fundamentalists declare their orthodox theological dogmas, and we are all expected to renounce private reflection and peacefully acquiesce to these pronouncements. And the result is that the dignity of the person is violated by such oppressive, intelligence-smothering forms of communication.”

“One classical role of the pulpit in Protestantism has been to 'preach sermons' which imply indoctrination more than education. Within this from of communication, there is an inherent, intrinsic inclination to intimidate, manipulate, and, hence, offend the person's most prized quality of humanness - his dignity.”