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I have just finished "The Black Swan." I am formulating some thoughts on what implications it may have for Christians.

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K T Cat said…
I'd love to hear what you had to say about this. Also, thanks for stopping by The Scratching Post.
Monday, August 2, 2010 at 9:49:00 AM PDT
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