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Old 12-06-2004, 09:28 PM   #2
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Join Date: Dec 2002
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Originally Posted by richlevy
I am always amazed at the entire concept of forced conversion. IMO, a person can't have much real faith in their religion if they believe that the only way to get some people to accept it is by torture and intimidation.
Torture and intimidation is the legacy of the Church. It was never about religion. It was about money, land and power. Period.

And in many cases...it still is.
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