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Being religious means asking passionately the question of the meaning of our existence and being willing to receive answers, even if the answers hurt.

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Paul Tillich
Age: 79 †
Born: 1886
Born: August 20
Died: 1965
Died: October 22
Philosopher
Theologian
University Teacher
Paul Johannes Oskar Tillich
Paul Johannes Tillich
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