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The separation of faith and love is always a consequence of a deterioration of religion.

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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
Religion
Faith
Always
Love
Deterioration
Separation
Consequence

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