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NZ Earthquake
I'm sure you've all noticed the large numbers of Faith Healers flocking to New Zealand to miraculously heal the injured and even raise the dead.
Even the Vatican is rumored to have sent a tanker of Lourdes Holy Water which will make medical care unnecessary.
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Permalink Reply by FreeThinker on -
I imagine that many of them are too busy writing comments about how it is a sign that the world is going to end soon.
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Permalink Reply by Grace Fitzpatrick on -
I have an atheist friend with family there. Since the faith healers and holy water are available for everyone else, that should free up the Red Cross for her heathen family.
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