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Tag Archives: when religion defends wealth
Defending Wealth from the Pulpit in 1996
Systems of power always have their own priests to sanction their actions. This has been especially true of monotheistic traditions throughout history and for Christianity in particular in West Michigan. For anyone who reads this website it is clear that … Continue reading