No man has need of religion who is self-righteous, who is a… - Fulton J. Sheen

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No man has need of religion who is self-righteous, who is all he wants to be and all he ought to be.

Fulton J. Sheen

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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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Before you deny God, ask yourself why you deny Him. Is it because of the way you live? A poem of Arthur Hugh Clough satirized those who wish there was no God because He interferes with their dishonesty, their lawlessness, or their license.

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By professing no ideal in morality, these nice people can never be accused of not living up to their creed. This is the great advantage that they have over the Christians — whose creed is so lofty that they can often and truly be accused of failing to meet its demands.

No man has need of religion who is self-righteous, who is all he wants to be and all he ought to be. - Fulton J. Sheen

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