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Love and kindness are the basis of my religious beliefs. The rituals and outward signs are not as important as one's actions and deeds. Religion should be a path to God, not something to fight about.

Bernie Siegel

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Bernie Siegel
Age: 92
Born: 1932
Born: October 14
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Brooklyn
New York
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