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Religion is one dimension of culture, a transcendent element of it
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"Religion is one dimension of culture, a transcendent element of it"

- Francis Arinze

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This quote by Francis Arinze suggests that faith is an indispensable part of society, however it is additionally something that transcends it. Religious beliefs is a collection of ideas as well as techniques that are shared by a group of individuals, and it is typically seen as a way of attaching to something higher than oneself. Faith can provide a feeling of objective and also meaning to life, as well as it can likewise give comfort as well as relief in times of difficulty. Religious beliefs can additionally give dispute and department, as different groups might have various ideas and practices. Nevertheless, it is also a resource of unity, as it can bring individuals together in a common sense of function and identification. Faith is an effective pressure in culture, and also it is something that can go beyond the borders of culture and also bring individuals together in a common feeling of identity and also objective.

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Nigeria Flag This quote is written / told by Francis Arinze somewhere between November 1, 1932 and today. He/she was a famous Clergyman from Nigeria. The author also have 7 other quotes.

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