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Well, I'm anti-religious if anything, but I will truly be sorry to see this man pass away and feel for his suffering at this time.
He has done an awful lot to make sure that his role remains active and relevent in the modern world; insisting on travelling even after his attempted assassination for example when lesser men might have withdrawn to the safety of isolation.
I shall always remember him for the trip to the Holy Lands that he made - the symbolism was very powerful and it must have taken some personal courage on his part too.
Someone who manages to hold such fervent belief, yet still be cool-headed, rational and able to spread the word of tolerance is an inspiration to us all and will be a great loss to the world.
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