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A Christianity that takes care of the rich, the strong, the governing class, and neglects the poor, and ignorant, and the unrefined, as the antitype of Christ.
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Henry Ward Beecher
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This quote critiques a form of Christianity that favors the wealthy and powerful while neglecting the poor and vulnerable.
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