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“I know many people who believe in a god, and I expected to find him on my way to the South Pole if he exists. My religious experiences were very different however, [only] involving myself, nature and the universe.”

Quote by Liv Arnesen

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Liv Arnesen is a Norwegian educator born on June 1, 1953. She has extensive experience in the field of education and is dedicated to promoting educational reform and improving the quality of education. more

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