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biophile

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3. The wise man builds his house upon the rock; the foolish man builds his house upon the sand

Reply to hatrack (Original post)

Thu May 21, 2026, 08:20 AM

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This metaphorical song is one from my childhood church and it has stuck with me. Now I no longer consider myself a Christian, but do not deny certain wisdom in the various teachings.

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