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The use of Religion to control, manipulate, and gain power
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RE: The use of Religion to control, manipulate, and gain power
(September 29, 2014 at 2:18 pm)C4RM5 Wrote: I know at my church their aren't membership fees. What do you mean you could criticise the good my church does, a mean there is nothing wrong by helping the less fortunate.

No tithing at your church?

Though I applaud churches that devote a considerable proportion of their efforts to real charity instead of just maintaining the building and organization.
I'm not anti-Christian. I'm anti-stupid.
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RE: The use of Religion to control, manipulate, and gain power - by Mister Agenda - September 29, 2014 at 2:44 pm

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