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When the preponderance of human beings choose to act with justice and generosity and kindness, then learning and love and decency prevail. When the pr...more

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...trust in God could impose an additional burden on good people slammed to their knees by some senseless tragedy. An atheist might be no less stagger...more

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Later that summer, as rain fell, such a moment shimmered and paused on the brink, and then began the ancient dance of numbers: two, four, eight, sixte...more

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we all make vows, Jimmy. And there is something very beautiful and touching and noble about wanting good impulses to be permanent and true forever," s...more

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[John] watched the flames for a while. "I would have to say that I find God in serving His children. 'When I was hungry and you fed me, I was thirsty ...more

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Do you know what made me fall in love with you?" George asked suddenly. Anne shook her head, puzzled that he should ask her this now. "I heard you lau...more