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When we vest our personal opinions with the trappings of religion, we make religion the servant of our politics.

— John Danforth Faith and Politics (2006)

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Whether religion is a divisive or reconciling force depends on our certainty or our humility as we practice our faith in our politics.

Faith and Politics (2006)

We are seekers of the truth, but we do not embody the truth. And in humility, we should recognize that the same can be said about our most ardent foes.

Faith and Politics (2006)

The Senate is indeed a deliberative body, and that quality serves the nation well. A slow-moving government helps us maintain a stable government. But slow moving is not the same as immobile.

Faith and Politics (2006)

I think a lot of us share a fear that we and people we love will lose control of our own destinies at the end of life.

Faith and Politics (2006)

It is knowing that God's purpose exceeds whatever we can put in an agenda. For Christians, it is trusting in the guidance of the Holy Spirit.

Faith and Politics (2006)

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