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“Ideas have far-reaching consequences, and one must be ever so careful about what one allows to lodge in one's brain.”

Quote by Eric Metaxas

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Eric Metaxas is an American author, radio host, and public speaker, born in 1963. He is recognized for his works in Christian apologetics and historical biographies, with several best-selling books to his name, including 'Bonhoeffer: Pastor, Martyr, Prophet, Spy' and 'If You Can Keep It: The Forgotten Promise of American Liberty'. Metaxas is also the host of the radio program 'The Eric Metaxas Show'. more

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