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# Rodney L. Petersen

(1949)   Theologian

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Rodney L. Petersen is a theologian.

## Quick Facts About Rodney L. Petersen

Born January 1, 1949

Profession Theologian

## About Rodney L. Petersen

American scholar... \| Rodney Lawrence Petersen is an American scholar in the area of history, ethics, and religious conflict.

##  Quotes by Rodney L. Petersen

> [“People generally believe that which they wish to believe and disbelieve that which is unpleasant.”](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/rodney-l-petersen/people-generally-believe-that-which-they-wish-to-believe-and/)

[Rodney L. Petersen](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/rodney-l-petersen/)

[Beliefs](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/beliefs/)

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> [“Freedom and security are not compatible. As one increases the other diminishes.”](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/rodney-l-petersen/freedom-and-security-are-not-compatible-as-one-increases-the-other/)

[Rodney L. Petersen](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/rodney-l-petersen/)

[Cybersecurity](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/cybersecurity/)

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