I dont think it is a case of cryptomnesia which is just junk science that lawyers use to defend their clients, along the. All content included on our site, such as text, images, digital downloads and other, is the property of its content suppliers and protected by us and international laws. With an emphasis on the currently active, proselytizing cults, the kingdom of the cults continues to be a. The kingdom of the cults book by walter ralston martin.
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