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In sum, thought and reflection have been rendered thoroughly pointless by the circumstances in which modern men and women live and act.
Jacques Ellul
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Jacques Ellul
Age: 82 †
Born: 1912
Born: January 6
Died: 1994
Died: May 19
French Resistance Fighter
Philosopher
Sociologist
Theologian
University Teacher
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Bordèu
Reflection
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Women
Live
Rendered
Men
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Thoroughly
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I describe a world with no exit, convinced that God accompanies man throughout his history.
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