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“When God chooses to create somebody, he or she has an impact on other people's choices and it might be that they have an impact on their decisions to trust Christ or not.”

Quote by J.P. Moreland

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J.P. Moreland is an American philosopher known for his contributions to Christian philosophy and philosophical apologetics. His research spans a wide range of topics including ethics, epistemology, philosophical theology, and philosophical apologetics. Moreland's work aims to integrate Christian faith with philosophical thinking, providing a solid rational foundation for belief. more

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