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    The Grand Inquisitor's Manual

    Author Jonathan Kirsch has written a book about the dark side of religion, The Grand Inquisitor's Manual: A History of Terror in the Name of God. Sara Terry hosts.

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    KCRW placeholderBy Sara Terry • May 12, 2014 • 1 min read

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      Sara Terry

      The Aftermath Project

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      Sarah Spitz

      Publicity Director

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      Jonathan Kirsch

      author and book review columnist

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