The single worst idea ever promulgated


	The single worst idea ever promulgated

arifsali

4-2-2008 2:56 PM

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god, deepak

arifsali says:

that God needs defending.

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4-2-2008 3:03 PM

AcesLucky

Very well said. It should be food for thought for all people, religious and otherwise.

4-2-2008 11:47 PM

masbury

Agreed. If he is who Christians and Muslims believe he is, he's not wringing his hands or feeling threatened.

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