You've probably all cringed at the sight of some fundamentalist preacher or politician ranting (IMG:
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Magick And Musick, The influence of Ritual Magick in Popular Music
kairos Magick And Musick Aug 10 2006, 10:10 PM
Aug 10 2006, 10:10 PM
