If I were to believe in God enough to call him a murderer, then I might also believe enough that he, as a spirit, exists beyond death; and therefore only he could do it righteously. For the physical being kills a man and hatefully sends him away, whereas God, the spiritual being, kills a man and lovingly draws him nigh.
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  • Death — Contemplations on mortality, loss, and the legacy we leave
  • Faith — Reflections on belief, spirituality, and trust in the unseen
  • God — Spiritual reflections on the divine, faith, and creation
  • Life — Reflections on the meaning, challenges, and beauty of life
  • Love — Quotes exploring romantic love, compassion, and human connection
  • Religion — Exploring belief systems, worship, and spiritual practice
  • Soul — The inner self, consciousness, and spiritual essence

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