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He who loves community destroys community he who loves the brethren builds community.

Dietrich Bonhoeffer

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Dietrich Bonhoeffer
Age: 39 †
Born: 1906
Born: February 4
Died: 1945
Died: April 8
Pastor
Philosopher
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Breslau
Bonhoeffer
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