![]() ![]() You’ll have to select the application as the video driver in your video streaming app in order to broadcast the CamTwist video feed, along with all the effects you applied, over the Internet. You can launch various transition and set their duration from the drop down effects menu.ĬamTwist supports a variety of video sources besides the webcam and you can use it to broadcast the entire desktop or just an area, but also windows of certain apps, movies, slideshows and even a Flickr set among others. The basic concept is that CamTwist will make a screen recording of the video/window you tell it to, and simultaneously essentially trick the Mac into. In the Studio window you can define buttons, each with its own action which can be used to quickly apply effects with just a click. Features: Works in High Definition: CamTwist is a capable of. To see the result you’ll have to open the Preview window. CamTwist is a broadcast quality live video switcher that doesnt have the broadcasting budget. ![]() In the Effects window you can define the video source, preview the video effects as well as edit and save setups. Remember not to show any personal information. This description is an addendum to the post about streaming with Ustream. For Mac/Windows, crop image to application window only (not entire desktop). The program has two main work areas – the Effects window and the Studio window. Mac set up using Camtwist to broadcast your desktop. CamTwist: A feature-rich application that lets you produce Internet streaming shows on your MacĬamTwist is an intuitive application for Apple computers that lets you easily produce amazing looking shows as it bundles a large number of video effects you can apply to your camera feed. ![]()
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![]() ![]() The inspiration of the song was a trip U2's lead singer Bono took to El Salvador in 1986 at the invitation of the Sanctuary movement. I revisited these ideas during the past academic semester when one of my students wrote a paper on the relation between personal sin and historic sin in Sobrino's thought.Īll this came back to mind when I listened to the song "Bullet the Blue Sky" on The Joshua Tree during the past week. I discovered that Ellacuría had been writing about the historical incarnation of Christ in the "crucified peoples" of the world since 1978, in particular the Salvadoran people oppressed by successive military regimes, in whom the body of Christ was being crucified afresh. Ellacuría himself joined this crucified people as one of the six Jesuit Martyrs of the University of Central America on November 16, 1989. Soon I read the chapter "The Crucified Peoples: Yahweh's Suffering Servant Today," which drew heavily on the thought of his fellow Salvadoran theologian Ignacio Ellacuría (1930-1989), to whom that chapter was dedicated in memoriam. While preparing to preach on the Lukan account of Jesus' parable of the Good Samaritan during the last lectionary year, I read Salvadoran theologian Jon Sobrino's essay on "The Samaritan Church and the Principle of Mercy." After the sermon I continued reading Sobrino's book in which it served as the lead chapter, The Principle of Mercy: Taking the Crucified People from the Cross (Orbis Books, 1994). The news had me listening to the album again this week, and this time I heard something I'd not noticed before. This week I experienced another of those theology-and-U2 intersections in connection with the band's announcement of The Joshua Tree Tour 2017, revisiting their classic fifth studio album 30 years later. Some of those intersections have fueled my writing, from one-off theological reflections on album releases ( most recently on Songs of Innocence) to a book offering a popular introduction to the ecumenical movement and ecumenical theology, drawing on U2's music for illustrative material ( Ecumenism Means You, Too: Ordinary Christians and the Quest for Christian Unity). ![]() 5 poems, plus the cover, from #71 were featured in this previous post.Now and then my theological vocation and U2-fandom avocation intersect. This week's poem comes from Lilliput Review, #71, from August 1995. The offer stands, so if you have any suggestions for LitRock songs (songs with direct reference to something literary: an author, title, quote, genre etc.) send 'em along and I'll send you some poetry that rocks. Two folks took me up on it and they already have received their issues. Last week, I mentioned that anyone with suggestions for future " Issa's Sunday Service" posts that were accepted would receive the current two issues of Lilliput Review free. Today's selection is one of their best: "Bullet the Blue Sky."įor those who've never had the opportunity to see U2 live, here is an extraordinary performance of "Bullet the Blue Sky," from Paris, 1987. I've got some future numbers to share from the best band from the 80's. Not all fit the criteria for Issa's Sunday Service - a song must contain a direct allusion, either in the lyrics or title etc., to something literary - and so many are Biblical in nature, but no matter. ![]() Don't know if it is still an active site but the archive is up and its got quite an impressive list of allusions. So, I dug in and took a poke around and I was surprised again when I found a whole site devoted to just the topic: U2Literary. Imagine my surprise when I found I had nothing. ![]() I noticed earlier this week that Saturday was Adam Clayton's birthday, Adam of U2 fame that is, and I thought, well, I'll check the list of potential LitRock songs and grab one of it in his honor. ![]() ![]() You must, however, ensure that you meet the Equipment and Environment Requirements if you plan on taking the test at home.Ĭonversely, the GRE Subject Tests can be taken in April, September and October. Appointments are available as early as 24 hours after you register. If you decide to do the GRE General Test, it is available around the clock, seven days a week. This can be applied even if you cancel your scores on a test taken previously. You can take the GRE test once every 21 days, and up to five times a year. What is the GRE and how much does it cost? Source: Damien Meyer/AFP When can you take it? You can take a 10-minute break after the third section. 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MASTER'S DEGREE PROGRAM CURRENTLY ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR FALL 2023Ĭontact Melanie Zaremba at with questions or to schedule an advising appointment. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() For Frykholm, Mary is both a woman wild with desire and an ascetic who goes to the desert to find peace, wholeness and transformation. Blending her own quest for transformation with that of her subject, the author deftly weaves memoir and hagiography to create a compelling read. Meanwhile in the travelogue Wild Woman: A Footnote, the Desert, and My Quest for an Elusive Saint, author Amy Frykholm takes a more personal approach to exploring the mysterious Mary of Egypt, whom she calls an "icon of desire." Frykholm sets out to discover the saint's life narrative by physically embarking on Mary's path through the Nile, Alexandria, Jerusalem and the desert, including stops at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre and the Monastery of St. Their former sins are transformed by a gracious God: Mary, forgiven of the sins of the flesh and Zossima, of the sins of the spirit. Yet the author also argues for a symbiotic relationship within the respective reconciliations of Mary and Zossima: Mary needs the monk to bring her the Eucharist, and the monk needs the embodied humility of the repentant Mary. In Thurston's view, Mary is a woman of autonomy who made her own way in the world and whose conversion took place outside the structure of the institutional church after all, it is the Virgin Mary and not a priest who first receives her repentance. Benedicta Ward, historian of early desert Christian spirituality. Saint Mary of Egypt also contains exegesis tracking centuries of scholarship about the elusive Mary scholarship that is affirmed in the foreword by the late Sr. Even the snakes / leave her alone."īut Thurston's book is not just poetry. She chose our desert, persevered here, / flourished in her way, / came to love ours. The desert lion adds its voice: "I watched them meet, / the pompous old priest, / the wizened old woman. I offered the choice / to all comers, / Laughed, then moaned / as they put their hungry / hands to the plow." In the voice of Mary she writes: "The only body I wanted / was a live and lively one" and "At its center, / my insatiable center, / was luscious fruit, / carnal knowledge/ of good and evil. In Saint Mary of Egypt: A Modern Verse Life and Interpretation, author Bonnie Thurston details Mary's narrative and then writes a series of poems in the voices of Mary of Egypt, Zossima, the Virgin Mary and the desert lion, in order to help the reader reflect on the story's eternal truth. Sophronius, patriarch of Jerusalem, as the universal story of penance and forgiveness. In the seventh century what had been oral tradition of these dual stories of harlot and monk were recorded by St. The next time he returned, he found Mary dead, her body uncorrupted, and buried her with the help of a desert lion. When he returned a year later, Zossima gave her the Eucharist and saw her walk on water and levitate. Mary told him her story and he recognized her as an incarnation of humility. Near the end of her life, a monk named Zossima (also known as Zosimas or Zosimus) also went to the desert and there encountered Mary, to whom he gave his mantle to cover herself. There a voice commanded her to cross the Jordan River, assuring her that there in the desert she would find peace.įor years Mary lived naked in the desert wilderness doing penance. There she is said to have prayed for forgiveness before an icon of the Virgin Mary and when she was finally allowed to enter, she venerated the holy cross. One day, she boarded a ship bound for Jerusalem where she visited the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, but a powerful force kept her from entering. ![]() ![]() Tradition holds that at age 12, Mary left her rural home along the Nile and went to the flesh pots of Alexandria where she lived for 17 years working as a prostitute not for financial security, but for pleasure. Now two contemporary authors are exploring the story of St. In Naples, Rome and Jerusalem there are churches and chapels dedicated to a saint unknown to most of us and whose historical existence lacks actual evidence despite ample devotion among early Byzantine, Orthodox, Coptic and Roman believers. ![]() ![]() ![]() After the console shuts down, press the Xbox button on the console again to restart.Īn upcoming update will fix NBA 2K22 error code 4b538e50 on PS4, PS5, and Xbox One. Make sure you have the latest data downloaded This is the most common reason behind error code 4B538E50 in NBA 2K21 but it is also the easiest one to fix. When prompted, select Restart.Īlternatively, press and hold the Xbox button for about 10 seconds until the console turns off. Press the Guide button on your controller, go to Settings, and select Restart console. Let the PlayStation 4 to fully power down and wait for 10 to 20 seconds.Press and hold the PlayStation button on your controller. ![]()
![]() Plenty of Season 2’s success can be attributed to Gabe and Edin, who make for a menacing - if not deliciously mismatched– duo. Their hijinks (with new sidekick Demon!Edin in tow) add opportunity to amp up the humor and hellfire, as they struggle to regain the upper hand. Gabe - or should I say, Dodge, though they rarely appear in female form this season - is now at a clear disadvantage. It’s always enjoyable to watch a story unfold from the villain’s perspective, a tool so rarely used in television. The awareness of Gabe’s true identity feels like being let in on an exciting secret, and the series cleverly plays with that knowledge throughout the entirety of the season. The show essentially doubles the ground it has to cover with its use of dramatic irony that spills over after Season 1’s big finale reveal. Episode 1 hits the ground running and never looks back, expecting its viewer to remember the cornerstones of the first season, with little time for expositional reminders. Season 2 is bigger in every way, building on the foundation it’s already laid. ![]() LOCKE & KEY (L to R) PETRICE JONES as SCOT CAVENDISH, EMILIA JONES as KINSEY LOCKE and GRIFFIN GLUCK as GABE in episode 203 of LOCKE & KEY Cr. The series nails a consistent tone of spooky family fun, with thorough lines that keep every story focused, connected, and undeniably intriguing throughout each engrossing episode. Where Season 1’s biggest issues were lack of focus and identity, Season 2 knows exactly what it wants to be. In many ways, Locke & Key’s second season is reminiscent of older Halloween classics - an amalgamation of films like Disney’s Hocus Pocus and Nickelodeon’s Are You Afraid Of The Dark? Slightly scarier - but not much - with plenty of romance and humor keeping the darker moments grounded. Locke & Key Season 2 is the type of television you wait all year for the perfect October adventure that will hook you from its opening moments, and keep you engaged until the final credits roll. ![]() ![]() ![]() The city's architecture and winding roads provided a perfect place to film chase scenes between Schwarzenegger and Robert Patrick's T-1000 character.Ī trip to any of these places would be worthwhile if you're a fan of Terminator 2: Judgment Day as it provides visitors with an immersive experience unlike any other you'll get to witness firsthand just how incredible each location looks on screen! Furthermore, being able to explore these locations will allow fans to appreciate special moments from the movie even more. In New Mexico, Santa Fe served as a backdrop for specific action sequences while San Francisco provided an exciting contrast to Los Angeles with its hilly streets and rolling hillsides. But beyond Los Angeles, Terminator 2 also shot scenes in various locations worldwide. Arnold Schwarzenegger and the other actors could be seen running from police or robots across famous landmarks such as Universal Studios and Griffith Park. Most of the scenes were filmed in Los Angeles, California. Part of what makes it so memorable is the beautiful backdrop that was used for filming the movie. Terminator 2: Judgment Day is one of the most iconic sci-fi movies. Furthermore, it holds an incredibly high rating of 93% on Rotten Tomatoes based on 112 reviews with an average score of 8/10. The film also won three Saturn Awards for Best Science Fiction Film, Best Director for Cameron, and Best Actress for Hamilton it was additionally nominated for several other Saturn Awards. It won four Academy Awards for Best Sound Editing, Best Visual Effects, Best Makeup, and Best Sound Mixing it also received Best Cinematography and Best Film Editing nominations. Terminator 2: Judgment Day was met with critical acclaim upon its release and is often cited as one of the greatest action films ever made. However, they must now outrun and outwit an advanced T-1000 terminator sent back in time to kill him. As such, Sarah has become a fierce warrior who educates John in survival tactics and battle strategies. In the first film, Sarah had been told by a time-traveling soldier (Arnold Schwarzenegger) that her son would someday be humanity's savior from a computer-controlled Armageddon. ![]() The plot of Terminator 2: Judgment Day follows Sarah Connor (Linda Hamilton) as she attempts to protect her son John (Edward Furlong) from a new terminator T-1000 (Robert Patrick). It also features Edward Furlong and Linda Hamilton in their iconic roles alongside Robert Patrick, who brings a new level of terror to this electrifying cinematic experience released nationwide on July 3rd, 1991. Produced by Carolco Pictures and TriStar Pictures, the blockbuster stars Arnold Schwarzenegger as the unstoppable cyborg assassin from the future on an ominous mission of destruction. James Cameron's epic 1991 science fiction action film, Terminator 2: Judgment Day, is a thrilling sequel to his classic 1984 movie The Terminator. Industrial, Factory/Manufacturing, Dilapidated/Neglected, Modern Building About Terminator 2: Judgement Day Fremont, Los Angeles, Sylmar, Malibu, North Hills, Fontana, CA ![]() ![]() ![]() Kliment Ohridski, said that the events "should be canceled urgently it's shameful!" It is unclear when the Sofia Philharmonic extended its invitations to Lisitsa for the upcoming concerts and neither the philharmonic nor the Culture Ministry responded to RFE/RL inquiries for this article.Īddressing Todorov, Licheva wrote on Facebook that "inviting her several years ago was possible, today it is not!” Licheva, who teaches at Sofia University's St. Lisitsa last made a guest appearance for the Sofia Philharmonic Orchestra in October 2021, notably performing under Culture Minister Todorov's baton in a guest appearance.Ĭritics have praised the efforts of Todorov, who was named culture minister in February, to expand the list of guest soloists and collaborators after he took over the Sofia Philharmonic in 2017. Satire and hyperbole are the best literary tools to combat lies," she wrote in a 2015 Facebook post.ĭespite the other cancellations, the concerts in Sofia appear to be going ahead. You may find some of them offensive - maybe. "If you wish, please take the time to read my tweets. Lisitsa has defended some of her social-media posts. Valentina Lisitsa performs live on stage at the Royal Albert Hall in London in June 2012. The Washington Post's chief classical-music critic in 2013 hailed Lisitsa as salvaging a "tanking" career to become "a growing star with a big-label recording contract and concert dates with the big orchestras and in the big recital halls of the world." ![]() In 2007, she posted her first video on YouTube of herself playing the piano by 2012, she was the most popular pianist on the video-sharing platform, with her clips getting millions of views. A biography on Lisitsa's website said in 2019-20 that she was splitting her time living between Moscow and Rome. After graduating from the conservatory in Kyiv she moved to the United States in 1991 with her partner, fellow pianist Aleksei Kuznetsov, whom she later married. ![]() In May 2022, Budapest's Margitsziget Theater canceled a planned performance by Lisitsa, citing the Mariupol appearance and, in December of the same year, an invitation to play at the legendary La Fenice opera house in Venice was withdrawn by the organizers.īorn to a Ukrainian father and a mother of Russian and Polish descent, Lisitsa grew up speaking Russian. A video clip of her playing and her purported rendition of "Victory Day" were used by Russian-backed separatists and pro-Kremlin state media to propagandize for Russian "liberation." The clip's timing, May 9, appeared to be symbolic as it fell on the day that Russia marks its victory in World War II over Nazi Germany, further infuriating Ukraine's defenders on social media. She touted herself as having become adept at "unmasking fakes published by Western media."Ī few months after the Kremlin's full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, Lisitsa performed under Russian occupation in the devastated southern Ukrainian city of Mariupol. accusing "haters" of trying to "silence me as a musician."Īmong other controversial statements, Lisitsa described Ukraine's situation after 2014 as a "civil war" and repeated pro-Kremlin talking points such as the prevalence of "neo-Nazi" elements in Ukraine. Lisitsa's troubles started in 2015, when her concert with the Toronto Symphony Orchestra was canceled after controversial comments she made about the conflict in eastern Ukraine. "The thesis that we should judge the creator by their art and not by their personality is fundamentally important, but not always effective," Licheva said, calling the Sofia Philharmonic's invitations "shameful and immoral." In a time of war, she said, "art must give way to morality." Amelia Licheva, a professor of literature in Sofia, told RFE/RL's Bulgarian Service that she wants recently installed Bulgarian Culture Minister Nayden Todorov, an accomplished musician and conductor who has performed with Lisitsa and still directs the Sofia Philharmonic, to exclude Lisitsa from the April 20 and 23 concerts to celebrate 150 years since the birth of Russian composer Sergei Rachmaninoff. The move is sparking backlash and calls for her planned performances to be canceled. But not in Bulgaria's capital, where the 53-year-old pianist is expected to play twice in April. SOFIA - After embracing Russia's war on Ukraine, Valentina Lisitsa, a Kyiv-born classical pianist and the self-styled "Queen of Rachmaninoff," has seen her concerts canceled around the world. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Many, including fundamentalist, radio-evangelist Reverend Carl McIntire, saw this continuous reduction of American forces as running away from our duty to fight against communism. The “honorable end” Nixon’s campaign had promised included the war’s “Vietnamization” by reducing American forces and training South Vietnamese to maintain their own security and defense planning on the complete withdrawal of American combat troops before 1973. When Nixon was elected to the presidency, in 1968, troop levels in Vietnam had ballooned from around 16,000 in 1963 to over 500,000. The rally marked one instance when the “silent majority” got loud (but it wasn’t exactly pro-Nixon noise). Though anti-war demonstrations are more widely remembered, the March for Victory on Apmarked the era’s largest pro-war demonstration, attracting about 50,000 protesters. Nixon drew a large portion of his support throughout the country, from a supposed “silent majority” of, Archie Bunker-like, blue collar, Americans who simply wanted things to stay the way they were. Some may remember Muhammad Ali's speech at Howard University or the Weather Underground's bombing of the Capitol.īut Richard Nixon’s election in 1968 was, in no small part, a response to that behavior and sentiment. Popular memory of the 1960s and 1970s evokes images of college students protesting on campuses across the country or singing protest songs on the National Mall. Without doubt, the Vietnam War era was one of the most polarizing periods in modern American history. McIntire said his parade was a demonstration for military victory in Vietnam. Carl McIntire and his wife, Fairy McIntire, lead the "March for Victory" on Pennsylvania Avenue in Washington, D.C., April 4, 1970. Previously, the lyrics said, “While her loyal sons are marching onward to victory.” Now, the lyrics say “While her loyal sons and daughters march on to victory.With Bible in hand, the Rev. In 2022, after 114 years, the lyrics were modified to promote an inclusive culture. The original lyrics, written when all athletes at Notre Dame were male, refer to ‘sons,’ but in recognition of the fact that the ‘Victory March’ is now played for athletic teams composed of men and women, many modified the words accordingly. John Shea, a baseball monogram winner at Notre Dame, became a Massachusetts state senator and live in Holyoke until his death in 1965. Augustine’s Church in Ossining until his death in 1938. In 1969, as college football celebrated its centennial, the “Notre Dame Victory March” was honored as the “greatest of all fight songs.” Clarence Peterson, played it as part of its athletic event 10 years later. The University of Notre Dame band, under the direction of Prof. Notre Dame’s fight song was first performed at Notre Dame on Easter Sunday, 1909, in the rotunda of the Administration Building. The words and music which begin with the words “Cheer, cheer for Old Notre Dame” are in the public domain in the United States, but are protected in all territories outside of the country. ![]() Morris and the copyright for the beginning of the song is still in effect. The copyright was assigned to the publishing company of Edwin H. The “Notre Dame Victory March” later was presented by the Shea brothers to the University and it first appeared under the copyright of the University of Notre dame in 1928. The song’s public debut came in the winter of 1908 when Michael played it on the organ of the Second Congregational Church in Holyoke. Michael, who became a priest in Ossining, N.Y., collaborated on the project with John, who lived in Holyoke, Mass. The song was copyrighted in 1908 and a piano version, complete with lyrics, was published that year. Shea, who earned degrees in 19, wrote the words. ![]() Shea, a 1905 graduate, wrote the music and his brother, John F. Without a doubt the most recognizable collegiate fight song in the nation, the “Notre Dame Victory March” was written just past the turn of the century by two brothers who were University of Notre Dame graduates. ![]() ![]() ![]() Dethroning monarchs was not exactly a benign topic in Shakespeare’s time. When Bolingbroke’s quest for recompense shifts to him taking Richard’s crown in “God’s name”, Shakespeare himself enters potentially dangerous territory. Taste grief, need friends: subjected thus, Yet he struggles to reconcile this with his humanity: He declaresĬan wash the balm off from an anointed king. When Henry Bolingbroke returns from exile to demand his stuff back, he is heading into dangerous territory by threatening Richard’s crown.īolingbroke is defined by his uneasy negotiation with Richard’s seemingly unquestionable right to the throne. The historical Richard II ruled from 1377-1399, but his power in the play is in line with the monarchy of Shakespeare’s time, when the monarch’s absolute power did not leave much room for opposition. Richard II: “This Sceptered Isle” speech (Good Tickle Brain) A dangerous play? He suggests Richard’s abuses of power are serious enough to have delegitimised his position: “Landlord of England art thou now, not king.” Shortly before his death, however, Gaunt is less forgiving. Why? Because Richard is God’s appointee, and that means he is God’s problem. At first, he is not willing to make a fuss about Richard having his brother killed. John of Gaunt’s brief role in the play highlights this central tension. Pray God we may make haste, and come too late!Įven if we are hissing Richard, there is an underlying question: at what point do Richard’s actions as king allow us to ignore the fact that he is king? He has just banished Gaunt’s son, so he figures he might as well help himself to Gaunt’s estate: Richard’s petty qualities are wonderfully demonstrated when he is delighted to hear that “Old John of Gaunt is grievous sick”. He responds with patience to Bolingbroke and Mowbray arguing about the murder of Bolingbroke’s uncle, but we quickly learn from Bolingbroke’s father, John of Gaunt, that Richard probably arranged the murder himself. Yet Richard’s actions are undermined by his implied motivation. At that point, he stops it with the lesser (but still tough) penalty of banishment.Ĭompared to some of Shakespeare’s kings, this might seem fairly considerate. They will not forget or forgive, so Richard goes along with the plan for ritual combat until it is clear they won’t back down from that either. ![]() He listens to these two hotheads arguing and tries to get them to simmer down: “Forget, forgive conclude and be agreed”. On the surface, Richard is not doing too badly. ![]() But just when they are about to fight, Richard calls the whole thing off. Which since we cannot do to make you friends,īolingbroke and Mowbray spend a long time prepping after all, one of them is about to die. Richard knows even a king cannot command these two enemies to be friends, so ritual combat seems the way to sort things out: Mowbray, in response, calls Bolingbroke “a slanderous coward and a villain”. Henry Bolingbroke – Richard’s cousin and the future Henry IV – calls Thomas Mowbray, the Duke of Norfolk, The play begins with an argument in front of Richard. Macbeth by William Shakespeare: a timeless exploration of violence and treachery The Hollow Crown Trailer (Focus Features) A brief comment by the new king, Henry IV, leads to Richard being murdered in his cell. By the end of the play, he is not king anymore he is dead. When Richard II begins, Richard is in full king mode: throne, crown, sceptre. The “Henriad” shows the monarchy in a state of turmoil. These plays were recently presented as the BBC series The Hollow Crown (2012-2016). ![]() It is the first part of the “Henriad”, a sequence of eight historical plays that span the “Wars of the Roses”: Richard II, Henry IV parts 1 and 2, Henry V, Henry VI parts 1, 2 and 3, and Richard III. Shakespeare wrote Richard II around 1595. It is also a play that saw Shakespeare risking some serious trouble with the God-appointed monarch of his time, Elizabeth I. Shakespeare’s Richard II is a play that asks us, among other things, what it means to have power, what it means to take power, and what we’re left with when power is gone. What do you do with a bad king? And what do you do when that bad king is (allegedly) appointed by God? ![]() |
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