Deviations In Waknuk

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In no way should the people of Waknuk tolerate deviations. Deviations are inhuman. They do not fall under the true image. The true image is the creation of God. The norm is the image of God. Accordingly, Deviants are the fraudulent creation of the enemies of God. How could you ever think it is right to let the creation of such immoral and evil forces walk among us? Deviants have no other ambition than to corrupt the norm. Many are tolerating certain offenses for profits. Some are hiding deviants because they are blinded by love, or friendship.Fringes people are introduces are exposing our children to theft; because of the raids. See? This is the work of deviants. Is this what we give god for blessing us, for creating us in his image, the true

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