Argument Quote by Elton Trueblood

“Lincoln had entirely outgrown juvenile delight in religious argument. Talking with God seemed to the mature Lincoln more important than talking about Him.” quote by Elton Trueblood — Download Open image

““Lincoln had entirely outgrown juvenile delight in religious argument. Talking with God seemed to the mature Lincoln more important than talking about Him.””

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“Take all of this Book upon reason that you can, and the balance on faith, and you will live and die a happier man.”

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