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“Today, under the influences of Eastern religions and philosophies imported into the West, many Christians confuse God's Spirit with our spirit and think our spirit is a spark of the divine, "the God within everyone." That's not how the biblical writers thought about our spirits or souls.”

Quote by Roger E. Olson

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Roger E. Olson is a renowned American theologian and professor, born in 1952. He is known for his extensive research and contributions in the fields of religious philosophy and Christian theology, particularly for his insights on religious freedom and religious pluralism. more

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