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“Ordinary people - churches, too - have a role to force politicians to respond. Governments are not impressed with theories, but governments are impressed with people who change their minds about things.”

Quote by Allan Boesak

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Allan Boesak, born on February 23, 1945, is a prominent South African politician. He actively participated in the anti-apartheid movement during the apartheid era and made significant contributions in both academic and political fields. more

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