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David Herbert Lawrence

A man has no religion who has not slowly and painfully gathered one together, adding to it, shaping it and one's religion is never complete and final, it seems, but must always be undergoing modification.

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David Herbert Lawrence means that a person's religious beliefs are not something fixed or given all at once, but rather something they build carefully over time through personal effort and reflection. He also suggests that this process is ongoing, as one's understanding and faith continue to change and develop throughout life.

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