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		underlying1941 on April 30, 2022 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Is everything falling apart? Seems to me it would be more accurate to say that dictatorial despots helped temper organized religion.

dukeofdoom on April 30, 2022 [–]

This only works to your benefit if the despot is on your side. Even if you are in the inner circle, despots tend to be very temperamental and murder their own supporters on whims of insecurity. So be careful what you wish for.

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