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How did we ever get the idea that god would supply us on demand with quick fixes, that god is merely a rescuer and not a midwife?
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How Did We Ever Get The Idea

Sue Monk Kidd
How did we ever get the idea that god would supply us on demand with quick fixes, that god is merely a rescuer and not a midwife?
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