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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
Existence
Passionately
Religious
Receive
Religion
Asking
Means
Meaning
Mean
Question
Even
Willing
Answers
Hurt

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The abundance of a grateful heart gives honor to God even if it does not turn to Him in words. An unbeliever who is filled with thanks for his very being has ceased to be an unbeliever.
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