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“The cause of violence is not ignorance. It is self-interest. Only reverance can restrain violence - reverance for human life and the environment.”

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William Sloane Coffin
William Sloane Coffin

William Sloane Coffin was an American social activist, theologian, and writer. Known for his steadfast commitment to peace, civil rights, and social justice, he served as a pastor at the Church of the Pilgrim in Manhattan, New York City. An active participant in the anti-Vietnam War movement during the 1960s and 1970s, Coffin's speeches and actions significantly influenced social change, making him a prominent figure of his time. more

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