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Religion often is misused for purely power-political goals, including war.

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Hans Kung
Age: 93 †
Born: 1928
Born: March 19
Died: 2021
Died: April 6
Catholic Priest
Philosopher
Theologian
University Teacher
Writer
Sursee LU
Hans Kueng
Hans Kung
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