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The Holy Spirit alone can do this, the Holy Spirit alone can establish this link with one's neighbor.

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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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