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Grace creates liberated laughter. The grace of God...is beautiful, and it radiates joy and awakens humor.

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Karl Barth
Age: 82 †
Born: 1886
Born: May 10
Died: 1968
Died: December 10
Pastor
Theologian
University Teacher
Basle
Awakens
Liberated
Creates
Laughter
Humor
Joy
Grace
Beautiful
Radiates

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