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“Conscience is called the adversary, because it always opposes our evil will; it reminds us of what we ought to do but do not, and condemns us if we do something we ought not.”

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Dorotheus of Gaza
Dorotheus of Gaza

Dorotheus of Gaza (505-565 AD) was an influential Christian theologian and abbot. His life and achievements are shrouded in some mystery, but his writings hold significant importance in the field of Christian theology. more

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