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" I discovered I was a monotheist... That rules out polytheism. I have also had a problem with authority, which rules out any religion with a priesthood or leader who claims to be God's representative on Earth. "

G. Willow Wilson

God

Rules

Religion

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Bible

Far

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Islam

Monotheism

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Insomnia

Something

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