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Oscar Romero on Love Casting Out Fear of Persecution - Liberation (1 John 4:18)

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"Oppressors use fear—fear of violence, fear of loss, fear of death. But perfect love gives martyrs their courage. Love of the poor overcomes fear of the powerful. Love of justice overcomes fear of consequences. In God's love, we find freedom from every fear that would silence us." — Oscar Romero. Liberation: love against oppression.

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1 John 4:18

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