Barbara Kingsolver quote: I wonder that religion can live or die on the strength of a faint, stirring breeze. The scent trail shifts, ...

I wonder that religion can live or die on the strength of a faint, stirring breeze. The scent trail shifts, causing the predator to miss the pounce. One god draws in the breath of life and rises; another god expires.

~ Barbara Kingsolver ~

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I wonder that religion can live or die on the strength of a faint, stirring breeze. The scent trail ...

Barbara KingsolverThe Poisonwood Bible

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