Church Quote by Gustavo Gutiérrez
“Is the Church fulfilling a purely religious role when by its silence or friendly relationships it lends legitimacy to dictatorial and oppressive government?”
“Is the Church fulfilling a purely religious role when by its silence or friendly relationships it lends legitimacy to dictatorial and oppressive government?”
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![“[Neighbor is] not he whom I find in my path, but rather he in whose path I place myself, he whom I approach and actively seek.” quote by Gustavo Gutiérrez](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/dbf/gustavo-gutierrez-16501_approach_neighbor-is-not-he-whom-i-find-in-my-pat_643201.jpg)
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