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Tuesday, March 24, 2015

Candida Moss on the Purpose of Hell

The Daily Beast - What the Hell Is the Purpose of Hell? Whether hell is other people, a place, or just a bad date, it’s deeply ingrained in society’s collective consciousness. But why? by Candida Moss

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