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“...four in five of us are, to some extent, members of faith communities. If just a fraction of this huge body of believers were to connect their faith to sustainable development and act accordingly, with the support of their institutions, the gains could be world-changing”

Quote by Ian Christie

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Ian Christie is a renowned film scholar, born on February 23, 1945. His research focuses on film history, theory, and criticism, particularly on early cinema and film technology. more

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