When, in short, we shall have unlearned everything which has been taught since his [Jesus'] day, and got back to the pure… — Thomas Jefferson Copy Share Image
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Each soul is potentially divine. The goal is to manifest this divinity by controlling nature, external and internal. Do this either by… — Swami Vivekananda Copy Share Image
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Whosoever you are who introduce new doctrines, I beseech you to spare the ears of Romans! Spare that faith which was commended… — St. Jerome Copy Share Image
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The Christian religion is the religion of our country. From it are derived our nation, on the character of God, on the… — William Holmes McGuffey Copy Share Image
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