[T]here is a tremendous egotism and conceit in those popula… - Fulton J. Sheen

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[T]here is a tremendous egotism and conceit in those popular articles and lectures entitled,"My Idea of Religion," or "My Idea of God." An individual religion can be as misleading and uninformed as an individual astronomy or an individual mathematics.

Fulton J. Sheen

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About Fulton J. Sheen

Fulton John Sheen (born Peter John Sheen; 8 May 1895 – 9 December 1979) was an American Catholic prelate who served as Bishop of Rochester from 1966 to 1969. He was known for his preaching, especially on television and radio.

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Birth Name: Peter John Sheen

Native Name: Fulton John Sheen

Alternative Names: Venerable Fulton J. Sheen

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