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“The real "opium of the people", distracting men's minds from their essential task, is the communist myth of an earthly paradise.”

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Jean Danielou

Jean Danielou was a renowned theologian, born on May 14, 1905, and passed away on May 20, 1974. His research covered various fields such as Christian theology, philosophy, and church history, leaving a profound impact on the world. more

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