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It is not easy to explain why god permits evil; but it is impossible for an atheist to explain the existence of goodness. how could a spiritless, soul-less, cross-less, godless universe become the center of faith, purity, sacrifice, and martyrdom? how can decency be the decent thing if there is no god? since god is love, why should we be surprised that want of it should end in pain, hate, broken hearts, and war?
-Fulton J. Sheen
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It Is Not Easy To Explain Why

Fulton J. Sheen
It is not easy to explain why god permits evil; but it is impossible for an atheist to explain the existence of goodness. how could a spiritless, soul-less, cross-less, godless universe become the center of faith, purity, sacrifice, and martyrdom? how can decency be the decent thing if there is no god? since god is love, why should we be surprised that want of it should end in pain, hate, broken hearts, and war?
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