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Emily Greene Balch

There is a great interest in comparative religion and a desire to understand faiths other than our own and even to experiment with exotic cults.

Emily Greene Balch

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Many people are curious about different religions and want to learn how they compare to their own beliefs. Some even try out unfamiliar religious practices to see what they are like.

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