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-misanthroptimist

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3. Prosperity gospel

Reply to marmar (Original post)

Fri Mar 14, 2025, 10:32 AM

Mar 2025

...and other rank hypocrisies and evils are the reason that I slightly hope that I, as long-time atheist, am wrong and the Bible is right. The thought of these cynical assholes burning in the flaming pit next door would provide me some measure of happiness, even in hell.

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