The Megachurch future


	The Megachurch future

jayce475

9-18-2007 10:11 PM

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9-19-2007 6:02 AM

deusdiabolus

...and soon the separated family members start to suspect a lack of faith and true conviction amongst their kin when they can't make time for church as often. The neighbors talk, and suspicion spreads.

"You're either with us or against us."

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