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Felix Adler

No religion can long continue to maintain its purity when the church becomes the subservient vassal of the state.

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When a religious organization becomes controlled or heavily influenced by the government, it loses its ability to stay true to its original beliefs and values. This dependence on the state compromises the religion’s independence and leads to a decline in its genuine spiritual integrity.

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