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I don't argue things being spiritual vs scientific, because I've never met anyone who knows enough about either to be convincing--including myself.

S. Kelley Harrell

I don't argue things being spiritual vs scientific, because I've never met anyone who knows enough about either to be convincing--including myself.

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