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Harold J. Laski: To explain to a loyal Roman Catholic that he should tell his children that there is grave reason to deny the truth of…

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To explain to a loyal Roman Catholic that he should tell his children that there is grave reason to deny the truth of all he believes is to invite him to shatter the foundation upon which he has built his life.
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Harold J. Laski

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Laski discusses the challenges of reconciling personal beliefs with societal truths, particularly for those with deep-rooted convictions.

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