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When a god begins to require the custodial protection of those who worship him, he is no longer a god. He becomes an idol. May we all find the courage and wisdom to never make ignorance the aim of religion, nor idolatry the replacement for faith.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

\u2014 Crystal St. Marie Lewis, \u201cOn Christian Fundamentalism\u2019s Ongoing Effort to Win Custody of Jesus<\/a>\u201c<\/p>\n

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When a god begins to require the custodial protection of those who worship him, he is no longer a god. He becomes an idol. 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