C. J. Anderson (Cortrelle Javon "C. J." Anderson) Quotes

God could easily appear and clear up the global religious chaos and confusion. But a delusion can never appear in reality.

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• God could easily appear and clear up the global religious chaos and confusion. But a delusion can never appear in reality.

  

  C. J. Anderson
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  • Reality