click on the image to shop oh ya<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/p>Religion is a business. <\/p>\n
The church, along with other religious organizations, has learned the art of spinning everything in its favor to ensure its longevity.<\/p>\n
The cross that began as an unfortunate embarrassment has become a money-making machine.<\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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