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“If you don't have properly constituted civic authorities you will encourage vigilantism and solo efforts at retributive justice - which is anarchy, and God doesn't want his world to be anarchic.”

Quote by N. T. Wright

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N.T. Wright, born on December 1, 1948, is a British theologian, writer, and scholar. He served as the Bishop of Durham and is one of the most influential figures in contemporary Christian theology. Wright is known for his in-depth research into the Bible and his contributions to the study of Christian history. more

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