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“Politics is chiefly a function of culture, at the heart of culture is morality, and at the heart of morality is religion.”

Quote by Richard John Neuhaus

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Richard John Neuhaus

Richard John Neuhaus (May 14, 1936 - January 8, 2009) was an influential American writer, theologian, and public intellectual. His commentary and writing on religious, political, and social issues had a profound impact on American public discourse. more

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