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Religious Fanaticism of John Brown
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John Brown, one of the renowned figures in history, was a religious fanatic who aspired to bring the apocalypse. Though his story is under-told, some of his characteristics can still be seen in today's Christian mega preachers who become multimillionaires preaching about the rapture.
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