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“Millions of Christians can and do go through life attending church, listening to sermons, reciting the creeds and never confront the seeming contradictions, redaction and myths passed off as verifiable history.”

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A. N. Wilson
A. N. Wilson

A. N. Wilson is a British writer renowned for his contributions to both fiction and non-fiction. Born on October 27, 1950, he has made a substantial mark on the literary scene with his varied and insightful works. more

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