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MineralMan

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6. That's true, of course.

Reply to FakeNoose (Reply #5)

Thu Mar 5, 2026, 12:40 PM

Mar 5

It's true for all three of the major religions I mentioned. All have multiple divisions and sects.

Power shifts around from time to time. The basic principle remains the same, though. Each believes is is the only true religion.

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