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\u201cThe church is like a swimming pool. Most of the noise comes from the shallow end.\u201d <\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2013Often attributed to John Shelby Spong, but originally from William H. Vanstone.<\/p>\n

\nVia the Patheos Progressive Christian Portal on Facebook.<\/p>\n

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