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Stanley Hauerwas Quotes: Never think that you need to protect God. Because anytime you think you need to protect God, you can be sure that you are worshipping an idol.
         

Never think that you need to protect God. Because anytime you think you need to protect God, you can be sure that you are worshipping an idol.


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Never think that you need to protect God. Because anytime you think you need to protect God, you can be sure that you are worshipping an idol.
         



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