When Lincoln was asked if God was on the Union’s side, Lincoln’s unvarying response was that what was really important was whether they were on God’s side.

Joe L. Wheeler
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Lincoln was a devout Christian and his words show the importance of religion in the lives of many historical figures. The quote is a fitting depiction of what it means to have faith in God and to understand that those who don’t often suffer as a result.

Source: Abraham Lincoln, A Man Of Faith And Courage: Stories Of Our Most Admired President

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