God, and listen attentively to sermons that support, encourage, and comfort them—all without God. A church could even become a megachurch, raising all kind of money, building new buildings, and giving half its income to the poor. All of this can be done without God. Religion can become a service business just like any other, especially in America and other cultures friendly to Christianity. So what can’t the church do without God? The church can’t be the church without God. It can become a successful
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