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“Some Christians worried about a faith that was so embracing as to be meaningless, that exalted not the Almighty so much as the American way of life. When civil religion bleached the challenge from faith and left behind a watery patriotism, there was room for concern.”

Quote by Nancy Gibbs

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Nancy Gibbs was an accomplished American essayist known for her insightful and moving writing style. Her work spans a variety of subjects from politics to culture, earning her widespread acclaim for her unique perspective and delicate pen. more

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