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Im a practicing Christian - and Im going to keep practicing till I get it right - but I dont feel everyone has to practi
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"I'm a practicing Christian - and I'm going to keep practicing till I get it right - but I don't feel everyone has to practice the same religion that I do. You have a right to worship who you choose and how you choose to"

- Jane Elliot

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This quote by Jane Elliot speaks with the significance of spiritual freedom and also regard for different ideas. She acknowledges her own belief as an exercising Christian, but additionally acknowledges that everybody has the right to exercise whatever religion they select. This quote emphasizes the importance of valuing the beliefs of others, even if they are various from our very own. It also highlights the significance of spiritual flexibility, which permits people to exercise their belief without fear of mistreatment or discrimination. This quote is a suggestion that we must all make every effort to be forgiving and also approving of various beliefs, and that we must value the right of others to exercise their faith anyhow they choose.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Jane Elliot somewhere between January 17, 1947 and today. She was a famous Actress from USA. The author also have 6 other quotes.

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