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“The Pagan model of religion because, in the Pagan model, there were lots and lots of Gods and Goddesses. They were all incredibly beautiful and there were statues of them everywhere, which is the equivalent of magazines, or whatever, today. And they were fallible, which is different from being mono-, you know, Jewish or Islam (where) you have the infallible, monotheistic God.”

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Rachel Weisz, born on March 7, 1970, is a renowned theatre and film actress from the United Kingdom. She has achieved significant success in the theatre world, winning numerous awards, including the Tony Award. Her transition to film has been equally impressive, with Weisz gaining international recognition for her performances in films such as 'A Beautiful Mind' and 'The Da Vinci Code'. more

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