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“I think the real problem for American religion are those minority of fundamentalists who try to identify political policies with religion.”

Quote by Andrew Greeley

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Andrew Greeley, born on February 5, 1928, in Chicago, Illinois, was an American Catholic priest, author, and sociologist. His works spanned various fields including novels, non-fiction, sociology, and theology, and he is known for his profound insights into the lives of urban Catholics. more

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