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Thav

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10. Christianity(tm)

Reply to keithbvadu2 (Reply #8)

Fri Aug 2, 2024, 10:53 PM

Aug 2024

I'd add the circle r for registered trademark but don't know how. "Christianity" is more of a business and "yoke of oppression*" for many people. There are those who are followers of Christ who facepalm at "Christianity" every day.

*oppression meaning whatever offends me today.

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