I've always had God, but now I want to go back to church for the sense of community and that feeling of… — Julianne Hough Copy Share Image
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After Hiram Bingham built the first church on Oahu the student recalls, "When it was completed some of the natives said among… — Sarah Vowell Copy Share Image
Both 'Saturday Church' and 'Pose' are incredible because they demonstrate something essential about survival. When you get pushed hard enough by certain… — Indya Moore Copy Share Image
Anyone and anything can be a vehicle for the expression of God - but never contain the fullness of God. Therefore, the… — Thomas G. Bandy Copy Share Image
Surely no rational or realistic person will discount the possibility that [during wartime] the United States might suddenly resort to nuclear weapons.… — Noam Chomsky Copy Share Image
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True religion is not talk, or doctrines, or theories, nor is it sectarianism. It is the relation between soul and God. Religion… — Swami Vivekananda Copy Share Image
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Through humility, soul-searching, and prayerful contemplation we have gained a new understanding of certain dogmas. The church no longer believes in a… — Anonymous Copy Share Image
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