Religions are the exponents of the highest comprehension of life ... within a given age in a given society ... a basis for evaluating human sentiments. (Leo Tolstoy)

Religions are the exponents of the highest comprehension of life ... within a given age in a given society ... a basis for evaluating human sentiments.

Leo Tolstoy

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