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“If the average church should suddenly take seriously the notion that every lay member man or woman is really a minister of Christ, we could have something like a revolution in a very short time.”

Quote by D. Elton Trueblood

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D. Elton Trueblood
D. Elton Trueblood

D. Elton Trueblood was an American author known for his profound exploration of religious philosophy and moral issues. His works covered a wide range of topics from Christian ethics to moral dilemmas in modern society. more

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