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_MsJack
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Whatever God requires is right

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"It seems to me that these women were the head (κεφάλαιον) of the church which was at Philippi." ~ John Chrysostom, Homilies on Philippians 13

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MsJack wrote:http://m.christianpost.com/news/pastor-impregnates-20-members-of-his-congregation-and-claims-the-holy-spirit-told-him-to-do-it--123038/

In 19th Century America a serial adulterer could be the founder of a religion.

In 20th Century Africa, religious serial adulterers just go to jail.

That's progress, I suppose.
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It's called "sheparding his flock". Back when I was growing up, that was the code phrase for a preacher getting caught with a member of the congregation.
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Arrakis wrote:It's called "sheparding his flock". Back when I was growing up, that was the code phrase for a preacher getting caught with a member of the congregation.

That makes sense, considering the shepherd's staff--maybe hooked at then end?
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MsJack wrote:http://m.christianpost.com/news/pastor-impregnates-20-members-of-his-congregation-and-claims-the-holy-spirit-told-him-to-do-it--123038/

Modern day Brother Joseph.

At least this guy did not have an Angel with a flaming sword in his story.
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Can Yahoo Bot argue a case for the defense in a Nigerian court?
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