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Article: Truths and Waters : The Sagas of Baden-Baden.

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September 1, 1999
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According to medieval legend, when missionary monks came to spread Christianity in Germany's Black Forest, large numbers came to hear what they had to say. The people hoped for reprieve from their daily plight. They received a message of salvation and were promised many divine graces.

Satan heard about this and immediately prepared for a war of faiths. He was determined not to give up the hearts and minds of the people. The monks would have no easy victory.

Now the population, as we know, is fickle. One minute the people might listen to God's word but the next moment they would listen to Satan. Who would not like to go to heaven? Everyone wants to go. ...

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