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The doctrine of the immortality of the soul has more threat than comfort.

Mason Cooley

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Mason Cooley
Age: 75 †
Born: 1927
Born: January 1
Died: 2002
Died: July 25
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Immortality
Doctrine
Threat
Comfort
Soul

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