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“Whenever you pray, make sure you do it at school assemblies and football games, like the demonstrative creatures who pray before large television audiences. That is the real goal of the thing. But do not, I urge you, pray all alone in your home where no one can see. That does not get you ratings.”

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Garry Wills
Garry Wills

Garry Wills is an American author born on May 22, 1934. He is known for his profound analysis of history and religion, with works such as 'Jesus: A Pilgrimage'. more

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