"For some years I deserted religion in favour of Marxism. The republic of goodness seemed more attainable than the Kingdom of God."

Religion, God, Deserted, Goodness

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"For some years I deserted religion in favour of Marxism. The republic of goodness seemed more attainable than the Kingdom of God."

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