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“Faith is a total attitude of the self.”

Quote by John Macquarrie

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John Macquarrie

John Macquarrie was a renowned philosopher, born on June 27, 1919, and passed away on May 28, 2007. His research focused on religious philosophy, existentialism, and phenomenology, which had a profound impact on the world. more

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