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“What always strikes me in the story of Cain and Abel is how often the word "brother" is used. Cain killed his "brother." God says it was "the blood of your brother." The killing was done to another human being, a child of God like you, breaking that sacred bond of common humanity.”

Quote by Allan Boesak

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Allan Boesak, born on February 23, 1945, is a prominent South African politician. He actively participated in the anti-apartheid movement during the apartheid era and made significant contributions in both academic and political fields. more

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