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MineralMan

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8. And that's why so many con men go into the ministry.

Reply to Major Nikon (Reply #7)

Sun Sep 9, 2018, 08:48 AM

Sep 2018

First you gain their trust and confidence, then you shear the fleece. It works for tent show revivalists and even better for the Vatican, which has grown to be the largest denomination of Christianity.

Heck, you can even tell the gullible that they will profit by giving you their money. What a terrific long con it all is!

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On being ashamed of one's belief, biblically: [View all] MineralMan Sep 2018 OP

I eagerly awaited your latest Epistle. guillaumeb Sep 2018 #1

No doubt... MineralMan Sep 2018 #2

when He comes in His glory Cartoonist Sep 2018 #3

Never, I think, but I'm not a Christian. MineralMan Sep 2018 #4

Every time I read a bible verse.. AZ8theist Sep 2018 #5

Religion appeals to the weak minded by design Major Nikon Sep 2018 #7

And that's why so many con men go into the ministry. MineralMan Sep 2018 #8

If a person is ashamed of Me and My Words, it means Croney Sep 2018 #6