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In naturalism, man is actually very insignificant, but arrogates to himself stupendous power. In Christianity, man is actually the apex of created significance, but is called to see it in abject humility.

Ravi Zacharias

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Ravi Zacharias
Age: 74 †
Born: 1946
Born: March 26
Died: 2020
Died: May 19
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Philosopher
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Christianity
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