Community Quote by Lawrence Wright

“If you look at Mormonism, it's a very appealing community. It takes care of itself; there are active charities. It's got a successful work ethic. Whatever you might think about the authenticity of their theology or their history, it's immaterial in terms of how the religion itself actually functions.”

Lawrence Wright

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I don't want to constantly be writing about terrorism and strife.

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