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We sin because we see sin as a bargain. We unconsciously calculate that it’s worth it, that it pays.

Peter Kreeft

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Peter Kreeft
Age: 87
Born: 1937
Born: March 16
Philosopher
Professor
Theologian
Writer
Paterson
New Jersey
Peter John Kreeft
Bargains
Pays
Sin
Pay
Worth
Calculate
Bargain
Unconsciously

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