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Why Priests Use Religious Books
Books can have a large influence on people. As Ralph Waldo Emerson said “Books are the best of things, well used; abused, among the worst.” If used for good, books can be a great resource, but if used wrong, they can be used to justify wrongdoings.
Books can be interpreted many ways, which is one of the reasons why books can be used for good or bad. Take religious books, such as the Bible, for example. Many people interpret the Bible for good. Priests are able use Bible passages to develop a message. These messages are live lessons for their congregation and teach how they should use the good of god in their daily lives. Bible verses are commonly used to cope with emotions or situations people are in. The Bible can be a great resource for

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