Christian prayer Quote by Paul F. Knitter

“Christian prayer is generally too worshipful and therefore dualistic. And it is too wordy.” quote by Paul F. Knitter — Download Open image

““Christian prayer is generally too worshipful and therefore dualistic. And it is too wordy.””

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