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The important things are not worth knowing because they are useful. They are worth knowing because they are true.
Andrew Sullivan
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Andrew Sullivan
Age: 61
Born: 1963
Born: August 10
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I like the pluralism of modernity it doesn't threaten me or my faith. And if one's faith is dependent on being reinforced in every aspect of other people's lives, then it is a rather insecure faith, don't you think?
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