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“While there are practical and sometimes moral reasons for the decomposition of the family, it coincides neither with what most people in society say they desire nor, especially in the case of children, with their best interests.”

Quote by Robert Neelly Bellah

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Robert Neelly Bellah
Robert Neelly Bellah

Robert Neelly Bellah was an American sociologist known for his research on modern religion and social structures. His work, 'The American Civil Religion,' had a profound impact on understanding American society and culture. more

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