In the matter of religion, people eagerly fasten their eyes on the dif…

Ralph Waldo Emerson
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In the matter of religion, people eagerly fasten their eyes on the difference between their own creed and yours; whilst the charm of the study is in finding the agreements and identities in all the religions of humanity. ✨ Thinking Outside The Church : 110 Ways to Connect with Your Spiritual Nature. Book by Jennifer Leigh Selig (p. 53), 2004.
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