WHEN ONLY THE ENLIGHTENED SPEAK OUT, REASON IS BOUND TO LOSE


	WHEN ONLY THE ENLIGHTENED SPEAK OUT, REASON IS BOUND TO LOSE

wildcat

6-17-2007 7:38 AM

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6-19-2007 1:10 PM

AcesLucky

"...the scientific research on faith."

The scientific research on faith? Were might I find some of that? Thanks.

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