800-232-6459, or donate and request it at our website, focusonthefamily.com/broadcast. But most under drugs and being in, in, in a jacket because I was so violent. Hes all successful, and they dont realize this has been years and years and years of building. The Good News for you is that Jesus came to destroy the works of the devil, to forgive your sins and give you a new life and relationship with Him. I mean, youve been out on your own, and you know this, toofaith is the key to the ministry. That I figure maybe I got 10-15 years left, if the Lord tares, or maybe more, depending whatever He has, that if I dont give my life completely to Him now and we dont go for it completely, then whats gonna happen to the world? Everybodys doing their own thing, and we have no PA, and Im not a screamer. And I didnt want my dad to come and live with us. Lord, let us feel Your power and Your loving kind presence among us, as we expect a miracle unfold right before our eyes, all to Your Glory, AMEN! The best-selling book in history remains one of the most controversial. We were seniors. Photos courtesy of CC Golden Springs, CA, unless otherwise indicated. Raul was in and out of trouble throughout his teen years until at eighteen, he was arrested and given a choice: prison or the military. Lance Cook is a close friend in that branch of Calvary Chapel and PJay could tell you about all he witnessed as a fellow CC pastor with that crewand it's not good. In the heart of Los Angeles, Raul grew up in a family that suffered much turmoil due to alcoholism, which resulted in verbal and physical abuse. I never thought, I never expected, that God would do such a tremendous work that He has done over the last 25 years. His syndicated radio program, Somebody Loves You, is heard on 350 stations nationwide. And I was, uh, listening a minute, I, I, I, and I said to I wanted to shoot him, you know, with my gun, and I couldnt pull the trigger. And I just pray for each one of you, that you would give your life completely to Him. If you are looking for a place that will tell it like it is than go here. Raul: the Bible, and I walked in, and the f- next thing I know is the police are escorting me off the campus because they think Im nuts. Raul Ries is the senior pastor of Calvary Chapel Golden Springs in Diamond Bar, Calif., and President of Somebody Loves You Ministries. He had a problem with drinking, big time drinking. Uh, pray for him, his church, and his family, please. "So many people today compromise the gospel of Jesus Christ. (Check our website for details.). See Photos. You know, it took eight hours to get from Mexico City to L.A. Today, it takes three and a half hours. Theyre gonna go to hell. And I just keep thinking about how Pastor Ries described that Easter morning, going through his own house, smashing things with a loaded rifle until he hit the TV and it came on. Here's the bottom line.I've said from Day 1 that the problem was Don McClure.this is just some supporting evidence. Popular Christian vocalist Larnelle Harris reflects on his five-decade music career, sharing the valuable life lessons hes learned about putting his family first, allowing God to redeem a troubled past, recognizing those whove sacrificed for his benefit, and faithfully adhering to biblical principles amidst all the opportunities that have come his way. After his wife had threatened to leave him, he intended to kill her. Born in Mexico City, Mexico, Ries came to the US when he was 10 years old with his mother, brother and sister, leaving behind his abusive father. And they had little ones, and middle me- medium sized ones, and then they had these big sharks, you know? Join Pastor Raul Ries as he expounds upon these truths. If you guys can pray for me that God can continue to move through my life and work through my life because its very frustrating to get up in the pulpit and try to preach and all of a sudden you have this situation happening in your life, he stated. Begin enjoying communion with Christ and experiencing the power of the Holy Spirit today. Well trust others will cover the cost of that. And I just began to tell God, God, if youre really real and youre a real God and you are a God that can save people as you saved my wife, I want you to come into my life. And you know what blew me away? All Scripture quotations, unless otherwise indicated, are taken from the New King James Version. Your identity is not given by man but God. Scribd es red social de lectura y publicacin ms importante del mundo. Plot #82432552. I accepted Christ. She shut the door in my face, you know. The true story of Raul Ries. Raul and Sharon Ries, back in the early days of his ministry after he accepted Jesus as his Savior. We met at the beginning of your ministry long ago. Rage . Im gonna go back.I went back the following week, and Mr. Barnholdt and Mr. Hollenbeck took me in their office, and they talked to me, and they gave me permission to be on campus Now, check this out, to be on campus and to go into the classrooms, and to be outside of the classrooms on the mall area and I could talk to people about Jesus Christ because they knew me from before. During a CCA conference, pastors take time to ask God to heal Raul of his combat-inflicted episodes. And his words knocked Raul to his knees, and the amazing transformation began right there on his living room floor. February 27. Box 4440Diamond Bar, CA 91765, 'Somebody Loves You' program is designed to equip listeners with the necessary tools to live out their faith. Don: Yes, and so now you just take those things that youve learned of the principles of discipline, and [apply them]. Raul Ries was born on 30 August 1947 in Mexico City, Distrito Federal, Mexico. February 28. Despite illness and physical challenges, Raul and Sharon actively continue to serve Jesus and others. Well, every time it would come to my problems, I would become so violent and start beating up on everybody, theyd take me away and you know put me away, and I, and they, just couldnt talk. I began to d- you know, take my frustrations and the anger that I had in me, when we would go to parties, when wed go out in the streets, and I would start, you know, beating up people, and hurting people. Raul Rieses testimony is proof that Christian media can make a tremendous difference in a persons life! But how do we know the Bible is true? On the basis of Matthew 8:17, Himself took our infirmities and bore our sicknesses. This is not a touch-up quote. Well, have a great weekend, uh, with your family and your church family as well, and be sure to join us on Monday when Carol Kuykendall offers some hope and encouragement along with personal stories for launching your teens into adulthood. Login or Sign-up to show all important data, death records and obituaries absolutely for free! Filter Results 283 Results. To his high-school friends he was a violent, dangerous combatant. Somebody . Ryan Ries is living proof of this truth. Click to read Part 1, which describes the beginning of Pastor Rauls ministry and the founding of his two churches; and, Part 2, where Pastor Raul shares the beginning of CC Golden Springs South American outreach and explains some of the challenges of serving God in ministry. And as I got up from my knees and wiped off my tears, and I took out all the rounds, put away my gun, and I got in my car, and I went looking for my wife because I wanted to tell her what happened to me. His name stood for fear, for fighting, and for fury. Im, Im gonna change my whole life. And she finally opened the door, and it took probably about a year and a half to two years for her to watch my life change, to really watch my life change. Recent Broadcasts. In civilian life, Ries became successful in his Kung Fu studio, as a first generation student of Grand Master Jimmy H. Wo. (Part 2 of 2), Dr. Tim Muehlhoff returns to Focus on the Family to share how God provides us with miracles in our everyday lives. While working on a new documentary, Taking the Hill: A Warriors Journey Home, to minister to veterans of all wars, Ries experienced flashbacks for the first time since the Vietnam War; he was alone and surrounded by the enemy in Vietnam. Raul Ries grew up with an alcoholic father who physically abused him and his mother. Raul: And, uh, I mean, he physically used to taking me, and hitting me, and just beating me, you know? His name stood for fear, for fighting, and for fury. Raul Ries is the senior pastor of Calvary Chapel Golden Springs in Diamond Bar, Calif., and President of Somebody Loves You Ministries. His name stood for fear, for fighting, and for fury. Dr. Kara Powell offers parents help from her book The Sticky Faith Guide for Your Family: Over 100 Practical and Tested Ideas to Build Lasting Faith in Kids. And so, I, I knocked again, and I, and I said, uh, ah, Sharon, honest. In the heart of Los Angeles, Raul grew up in a family that suffered much turmoil due to alcoholism, which resulted in verbal and physical abuse. Believers today are not experiencing this life-changing power because they are not walking in righteousness. I imagine you never could have dreamed, the night that you went down to the church and prayed with somebody, that you would be where you are today in ministry. Forgiving him has been very difficult to me, what should l do? Sharon Faith Ries is the wife of Pastor Raul Ries of Calvary Chapel Golden Springs in Diamond Bar, CA. Ill die doing ministry. Photo by Steve Shambeck. Raul: So, they came to hi- the high school the next day, and the police came and picked us up and they took us in, and they booked us, and we had to go to court, and the whole thing. He has an eighth degree Black Belt in Kung Fu San Soo, teaches Kung Fu, and uses martial arts as a ministry tool. Its, uh, like a bow was being pulled back and the arrows were letting go, and they were stabbing me in the heart. His family, the body of Christ and Pastor Chuck Smith prayed for him and he felt the Holy Spirit heal him. I was so mad! Pastor Raul Ries: I Was Going to Kill My Family When God Saved Me, Pastor Raul Ries address the National Association of Religious Broadcasters in Nashville, TN. Get in touch with us today. Raul warmly greets a man in a wheelchair at a CCA pastors conference. I went the next day to a Christian bookstore and I bought me a Bible. A collection of geographic papers written as a Festschrift to honour Professor Hector F. Rucinque, from Bogota, Colombia, on the occasion of his 90 birthday. Raul was on my step-dad's CC board for many yearsso was Rosales and Gary Ruff. To his high-school friends he was a violent, dangerous combatant. Raul: In high school [as a kid], I played baseball and learned discipline. I never dreamed that God would do such a thing. I wanted to My, my goal was to kill and execute my father. Raul served in Vietnam between 1966-1968, earning two Purple Hearts during his tour of duty. Surrender and trust your life to Jesus because he created you to have a relationship with him. It was not too cool to cry when youre hardened. 25:52. After all, there is no power in the Christians life apart from purity and purity is not possible apart from surrender. John Fuller: Hm, my. And, and, and one thing that I never wanted to do, I never wanted to be like my dad where I would become a physical abuser. It was in the skate and music culture that he found his passion and his identity. Whew! Privacy Policy Featured Offer from Raul Ries. After his experience with flashbacks, his compassion grew and he has been compelled to minister more to the men and women serving in Iraq, Afghanistan and around the world, along with their families. But she went ahead and got his Because she was an American citizen. Raul Ries is the senior pastor of Calvary Chapel Golden Springs in Diamond Bar, Calif., and President of Somebody Loves You Ministries. Gaffey, and they sent us to our own units, and I went to Alpha Company 1- , uh, and they put me with the 7th Marine Division, uh, 1st Marines, and uh, they put me on this, on this platoon, which was a, um, a platoon that went, uh, actually on specials missions. His words drove Raul to his knees, and he prayed the sinners prayer. And my, my grades were not that good because I didnt st- I didnt really study. Continue to pray for me and my family, he requested. About Raul Ries Raul Ries is the Senior Pastor of Calvary Chapel Golden Springs and President of Somebody Loves You Ministries. There were seven of us. Virtual Visit . In Vietnam, he was a top-notch fighting Marine, yet a danger to his own commanding officer. (Part 1 of 2), Dr. Tim Muehlhoff returns to Focus on the Family to share how God provides us with miracles in our everyday lives. Ill never forget that date, when they called me in, they said, Hey, your discharge is back, and its an honorable discharge by the convenience of the government. I said, Wow.. Raul: And I got out, and I went out, and went and saw my wife, and told her that I was out of the Marine Corps. Growing up in Los Angeles as the son of a mega-church pastor but surrounded by the music, skate, and snowboard industries, Ryan felt a tug-of-war between the church and the world. Tweet. We landed, and there was a paddy wagon waiting for me, and they put me with my shackles inside, and they put a straitjacket on me, and they took me to, uh, Oakland Naval Hospital, which I spend six months of my life under psychological care. Seeking refuge from the fury in his heart, Raul married a Christian girl he knew in high school and wrote to throughout his time in Vietnam. Visit Calvary Chapel Golden Springs; and, Calvary Chapel Association. Ilike discipline. It is Gods desire for His children to live Spirit-led lives of impact. Well, I did. The same source also lists more than 1,300 such Protestant and Evangelical churches in the United States with a . Don McClure: Raul, first of all, tell me a little about you coming to Christ. John: Mm. Raul abused his wife and hated his father. Having an aggressive nature, he sought to become a fierce street fighter and this desire lead him to the Kung Fu studio of Grandmaster Jimmy H. Woo, where he became a first generation Master of the art. They just kicked me out. Don: Yes, I mean many people have a career and can hardly wait to retire. "If we don't follow Jesus Christ in his steps, we lose the message he gave us. And he, he came drunk, and he passed out on the bed. . If it seems good in Your sight, remove from Your servant Raul the sickness that he now feels seizing him, that he may employ his renewed health to Your glory and praise your name. Then the master in Kendo took me in and I was there for six years training. He is the author of several books including Fury to Freedom (translated in to six languages), Seven Steps to a Successful Marriage and Raising a Godly Family in an Ungodly World. In 1974 he began a home Bible study with seven other committed individuals. Raul abused his wife and hated his father. The true story of Raul Ries. And so, I got me the biggest Bible I could because I wanted to be, you know-. And it just became a consuming fire in my heart where, I mean, you know, by the grace I am, I mean, just that I didnt, I didnt kill anyone on the streets. After all, there is no power in the Christians life apart from purity and purity is not possible apart from surrender. 41.7k Followers, 1,650 Following, 1,679 Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from RYAN RIES (@ryanries) ryanries. Raul: And so, as, as we were doing this whole thing, I, I got home and I, I just, every morning, I begin to read the Bible, and I, I started going to Chuck Smiths church, and I, I got down there, and I begin to get rooted and grounded, and buy the tapes, and buy the books, and read. We need to turn back to God and realize that raising godly children starts with becoming godly parents. Some realtors came to buy a part of our property. Get rooted. Read More from Raul Ries. Thats how my ministry started. Want to help your child build lasting, meaningful friendships? Um, join us in praying for him. I never liked school. You know how that is? He proves that through science, communication, and even war, Gods sovereign hand is on us at all times, and His grace abounds. Carol Kuykendall: letting go of your children and helping them become confident adults is the bridge to the very best season of parenting, and that is to be friends with your adult children. Raul Riesco. Listen to Somebody Loves You on Amazon Echo and Google Home, California - Do Not Sell My Personal Information. His Tour of Duty in Vietnam was from December 8, 1966 to September 15, 1967. Raul's wife had been subjected to verbal and physical abuse prior to his conversion to Christianity. Theres hardly a place on the map that you havent affected and all youve done has just everyday been faithful. And then, one day, on the mall area at Baldwin Park High School, the Lord told me at a lunchtime You know how lunchtimes are at high school. Copyright 1982 by Thomas Nelson, Inc. Used by permission. Your email address will not be published. But the thing is, I cant imagine not doing [this]. Give him this piece of paper. So, when I went back, I dont know what he had written, but they told me to pack up all my sea bags, get my locker box, everything, that I was leaving town. So, I said, Well, whatever happens, happens. I said, You know, I just wanna get out of here.And um, they sent me out to Camp Pendleton to the 5th Marine Division, and they would recommend a dishonorable discharge for my life. No more violence. Raul was in and out of trouble throughout his teen years until at eighteen, he was arrested and given a choice: prison or the military. He has been invited by government officials in South America and South Africa to address their military and police force. And then you had to move to Diamond Bar. Heavenly Father, who in Your wisdom know what is best for us, glory be to You Lord. Go back to Baldwin Park High School. I go, Oh, Lord. Somebody Loves You Raul Ries 1d ago Somebody Loves You features systematic & comprehensible teaching of God's Word with Pastor Raul Ries. Don: Well, what are some parting thoughts to some young person? He and his wife, Sharon, thought their time in ministry was over. The Holy Spirit fell on that school so heavily that, all of a sudden, as I looked out, there were about three to five to 600 kids sitting on the grass, listening. . You will be healed in the Mighty NAME of YEHOVAH and HIS son Yehosuha. Don: But I think people love seeing not just simply a pastor who can give a great Bible study. You know, you taught me a lot, Don. All this took place just weeks before a scheduled trip to Vietnam, returning for the first time since the war. And then, Gladstone High School opened up, Azusa high school opened up, uh, Charter Oak High School opened up, Glendora High School opened up, and I was doing seven high school a week, just going on the streets. Keep It Simple Talk Show 1M ago And if you cant afford it, please just let us know that and well get it into your hands. As a Vietnam Marine veteran, Ries has always had a heart for the military and their families. Martin Luther's Disciple February 3, 2015 at 7:16 pm Program #3756 - Aired in 2023 . However, many Christians today are not living the life of power and victory that God has called us to. Im going through a difficult time in my life now, where a lot of timesI cant read and I cant speak and its frustrating and embarrassing to me, he said. Walking Righteously. God Almighty would miraculously deliver the Hebrews from Egypt and lead them into the Promised Land. So every time you thought, Its going fine in the Kung Fu studio. We will remember him forever. We got dressed and we went to the international airport in Mexico, and in 1957, they had those single engine planes. Thats the thing we want people to see in these articles in the magazine. I mean, we ripped people. Special features may you have joy, peace, long suffering, happiness, and steadfastness to sail straight through the eye of the storm. The case status is Not Classified By Court. Pastor Don has been serving in the Calvary Chapel movement since 1971; he is a leader in the Calvary Chapel Association and he and his wife Jean now lead the Calvary Way teaching ministry. And the moment I got out, immediately, I started going back not only to my old friends, but I started going back to my old life, but this time, I was a little bit older. And I kept saying, Man, why dont you shut up. Raul Angulo. As he planned his attack, he experienced a life-changing encounter with Jesus Christ. About @ryanries_. Article Images Copyright 2021 Jupiter Images Corporation. Amy Carroll shares how her perfectionism led to her being discontent in her marriage for over a decade, how she learned to find value in who Christ is, not in what she does, and practical ways everyone can accept the messiness of marriage and of life. Ask God to reveal that to you and put your trust in Him. Just out of high school, Ries got into a fight that would mark a significant choice in his life. Related Programs Browse All Programs. No more cursing. Your stories are educating to me and give me strength that keep me going. Lee Strobel, a former investigative journalist, sought to debunk the claims of Christianity but his research led him down an unexpected path. He acknowledges that all the ministry hes been able to accomplish since he surrendered his life to the Lord as a young man is all by grace.. The true story of Raul Ries. See Photos. Blessed in the Ministry: Interview by Don McClure with Pastor Raul RiesPart 3. Raul himself became a very angry and violent young man. Sign Up. He took a .22 caliber rifle out of the closet and loaded it. Raul: My father had a very bad, bad habit. It was at that moment that a miracle took place. And if you cant afford to make a donation right now, please just let us know and well get it into your hands. It may be the worst 20 minutes of TV I've ever seen. His plan was to execute his wife and kids, then engage in a shootout with the police when they showed up. And when you give a donation of any amount, well send you the CD of this testimony from Pastor Raul Ries with extra content. Because if youre not a disciplined person, youre not going to want to prepare, to study. Lord, bless all the means that are used for his recovery, and restore him to full health, all according to Your Will and in Your perfect timing; however, if You appoint otherwise for him, Your blessedness will also be done. And I thought I was going home, but, uh, I guess I was not. As soon as he was released, Raul went right back to his old life. I played sports. Whats gonna happen to our loved ones and our friends if were not sold out to Jesus Christ? Pastor Raul Ries, the enormously impactful Calvary Chapel pastor who overcame a violent and abusive background to lead a thriving church in Southern California, released a Facebook video requesting prayer for a serious long-term illness. I, I, I partied a lot, you know? 1,679 posts. Raul Ries is the Senior Pastor of Calvary Chapel Golden Springs in Diamond Bar, CA, and President of Somebody Loves You Ministries, Topics: Family and Home Tags: broadcast, faith, family September 24, 2018 by Jim Daly with Paul Batura, Your email address will not be published. Library Library. Copyright 2021, Oneplace.com. Not just hearing another Bible study, but that they look and realize that the CCA [Calvary Chapel Association] Leadership Council, our guys, just like Chuck taught us, you know, to live by faith and how he and Kay had to trust God to provide. John: All right. The promise of I was real I guess its a whole thing. He chose the Marines and was sent to Vietnam. Raul: By faith God provided, and you know, Ive never been fearful of that. Don: Yeah, but boy, those years of where you found yourself thinking, Where, Lord, am I going to get the money for the next month? They put me in this plane, and they tied me up, and uh, flew me to Japan, and from Japan to the Philippines, and from the Philippines to Guam, and from Guam they flew me to Travis Air Force Base up Northern California. 62 reviews of Calvary Chapel Golden Springs "This pastor is die hard, a modern day evangelist and a man with vision! Family, friend, or fan this Collaborative Biography is for you to show & tell Raul's life so that he is always remembered. On that Easter Sunday, he flew into a rage and destroyed everything in the house. It became part of a A, a part of my life where, as I begin to see some of my friends get killed, the hatred that came for the Asian person. And then, he gave me this piece of paper, and he says, I want you to go to the captain, and give them to, uh, to your platoon leader. His name stood for fear, for fighting, and for fury. Coming home one night and fearing that his wife had taken his children and left him, in a moment of fury, he decided to end it all by destroying his family and shooting it out with the police. Program #3757 - Aired in 2023 | Pop . To his high-school friends he was a violent, dangerous combatant. After his miraculous conversion in 1971, Raul began to read and study the Bible extensively even though he had a limited education. Well, God has incredibly blessed you and your ministry all over the world. Revered by Christians as God's holy Word, the Bible spans centuries of history, contains a variety of literary styles and culminates in the person of Jesus Christ. At the Wednesday evening service, Ries knew something was wrong physically but what lay ahead was completely unexpected. Because even when l pray it keeps coming again. See Photos. or. Let me mention that Pastor Ries has asked us for prayer. Raul Ries He was raised in Mexico City by an abusive, alcoholic father and a mother originally from New York. 1. Raul had grown up with an abusive, alcoholic father who taught him to handle problems with violence. Has Focus on the Family helped you or your family? I just came across your list of 100 Christian leaders that you notified about the dangers of Jesus Calling. Its like when a lot of people say, Im done now. Church Discipline. His name stood for fear, for fighting, and for fury. Introduction . If you're not legit with your relationship in Christ, you are leaving yourself exposed for satan to destroy you. Raul C Ries of Baldwin Park, Los Angeles County, California was born on July 11, 1923, and died at age 71 years old on December 8, 1994. . I ask you pastor Raul Ries to pray for me because Im undergoing a difficult situation in my life. THis IS the word of God pure and simpleand wonderful! l need your prayers; please pray for me! And so, by the time I was a senior, I already had been in and out of jail, but never once booked, by the grace of God, because we knew the cops, and the cops used to let us go. I- in fact, over the last year, over 170,000 people said they made a decision for Christ because of Focus on the Family. This is Focus on the Family, with your host, Focus president, Jim Daly, and Im John Fuller. Failure To Solve Disputes Pt.2. Don: And with the Kung Fu, you have how many levels of a black belt? Hes wrong. "My father had a very bad habit," says Raul Ries. Rauls amazing transformation began right there on his living room floor. Hes struggling, and has been for several years, with a medical issue that effects his speech. Sysoon enables anyone to create a free online tribute for a much . Lets return now to more from Raul Ries. After his experience with flashbacks, his compassion grew and he has been compelled to minister more to the men and women serving in Iraq, Afghanistan and around the world, along with their families. Lets get right to the message, John. It has to do with getting up and discipling yourself and putting yourself through things because theres something that you want. So please, support us if you can. Raul Ries married Sharon Faith Farrel, whom he met during his senior year of high school. Also, if youd like to learn more about the Christian faith, wed recommend our free e-book called Coming Home: An Invitation to Join Gods Family. It will give you all the information you need, and theres even a prayer included if youd like to ask Jesus Christ into your heart. I wasnt afraid to do anything. And I remember us when we were little kids screaming and yelling, because we were so frightened by this whole thing. The Bible says that the Thief (Satan) has come to kill, steal and destroy, but I (JESUS ) have come that you have life, and that more abundantly. Ive never had a vision in my life. Love hearing his sweet voice on the radio. But one thing that I have learned in 25 years, that its important that we become obedient to the call of God because 25 years of my life has passed me on so fast. His family, the body of Christ and Pastor Chuck Smith prayed for him and he felt the Holy Spirit heal him. I love you my brother in Christ. Raul: (laughs) It was, it was Chuck Smith, and he was with Kathryn Kuhlman, you know, in one of those [inaudible 00:13:57] with all the hippies. Donate. Of course, there are costs involved in getting these radio programs on the air every day, so please, support this broadcast if you can. After 11 months of bad behavior, he was bound in shackles and a straightjacket and spent six months in a naval hospital. And I remember, at the age of 15, having a lot of confrontations with my father. Jim: And right there, on that television set was Pastor Chuck Smith, the founder of, uh, Calvary Chapel, talking about the love of God. After much prayer, he felt the Holy Spirit heal him, and his ministry has been enhanced by this experience. Download the App! While there are several Christian approaches to the finer details of exactly how the Atonement restores our broken relationship with God, all agree that the Atonement involves God providing us with an opportunity to restore our broken relationship with Him through Christ. Raul had grown up with an abusive, alcoholic father who taught him to handle problems with violence. Raul Riestra. This memorial website was created in memory of Raul C Ries, 71, born on July 11, 1923 and passed away on December 8, 1994. Lee Strobel, a former investigative journalist, sought to debunk the claims of Christianity but research. 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