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26 February 1982
Humphreys, Christmas, 1901-1983
to Mr. Badan
Humphreys sends a list of Buddhist books for possible purchase. He also offers to autograph books.
GLC05508.140
21 March 1947
Huxley, Aldous, 1894-1963
to Stephen Hobhorse
While criticising an article written by Hayman (evidently about "The Perennial Philosophy"), Huxley reveals his thoughts on religion. He asserts that God should not be exploited for personal gain, as the Christian Scientists do. He also argues...
GLC05508.143
circa 1980-1990
Johnson, Earvin, fl. 1980-1990
[God has put me here to play basketball...]
Johnson writes: "God has put me here to play basketball, to do my thing on the court. So that's where I'm going to do my thing, on that court."
GLC05508.150
circa 1958
Kennedy, Rose Fitzgerald, fl. 1958
[God wants a different thing from each of us...]
Kennedy writes a sentiment: "God wants a different thing from each of us, laborious or easy, conspicuous or quite private, but something which only we can do and for which we were created."
GLC05508.156
1958
King, Martin Luther Jr., 1929-1968
Stride Toward Freedom
Inscribed to Fr. Tom Thrasher of Montgomery. Thrasher was an Episcopal priest who joined with King in seeking Civil Rights: "In appreciation for your genuine goodwill, your true Christian spirit, your dedication to the Christian ideal of the...
GLC05508.158
14 February 1992
King, Bernice, 1963-?
[Lord have mercy on us for...]
Quotation from Dr. Bernice King's speech celebrating the birthday of her father, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. She asks the Lord's forgiveness for celebrating when so many people are without jobs or health care.
GLC05508.159
17 January 1979
Knight, William, 1929-?
to Rev. John Narbutt
Knight, a colonel in the U.S. Airforce, congratulates Narbutt on his 100th birthday. He argues that increased knowledge and exploration of space are not incompatible with faith in God.
GLC05508.162
6 January 1967
Koestler, Arthur, 1905-1938
to Marshall E. Bean
Koestler responds to questions posed by Bean about religion, faith, and death. Bean is apparently dying.
GLC05508.163
2 June 1971
Kuhlman, Kathryn, 1907-1976
to Mrs. Hassell
Kuhlman quotes Nahum 1:7, offers a healing prayer, and urges Hassell to have faith that the Lord will cure her cancer.
GLC05508.164
1980/04
LaRue, Lash, 1917-1996
to Larry
LaRue writes to Larry on the back of photo. LaRue asks for contributions to his newly formed Charity, For Gods Sake Productions.
GLC05508.165.01
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