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“The cross stands as a mystery because it is foreign to everything we exalt- self over principle, power over meekness, the quick fix over the long haul, cover-up over confession, escapism over confrontation, conform over sacrifice, feeling over commitment, legality over justice, the body over the spirit, anger over forgiveness, man over God.”

Quote by Ravi Zacharias

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Ravi Zacharias, born in 1946, is a renowned author and speaker. His works cover a range of topics including religion, philosophy, and ethics, and have won the hearts of readers worldwide. more

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