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	Comments on: The Berlin-Brandenburg Ecumenical Council has appointed a Catholic as its President, with an Adventist to Serve as His Assistant	</title>
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		By: Daniel		</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 19 Feb 2022 19:54:56 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[In reply to &lt;a href=&quot;https://adventmessenger.org/the-berlin-brandenburg-ecumenical-council-has-appointed-a-catholic-as-its-president-with-an-adventist-to-serve-as-his-assistant/comment-page-1/#comment-9645&quot;&gt;Patrick&lt;/a&gt;.

Falar é fácil kd os argumentos bíblicos meu irmão.  Quem fala isso ñ conhece a verdade nem palavra de Deus.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In reply to <a href="https://adventmessenger.org/the-berlin-brandenburg-ecumenical-council-has-appointed-a-catholic-as-its-president-with-an-adventist-to-serve-as-his-assistant/comment-page-1/#comment-9645">Patrick</a>.</p>
<p>Falar é fácil kd os argumentos bíblicos meu irmão.  Quem fala isso ñ conhece a verdade nem palavra de Deus.</p>
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		By: Hope shine		</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 05 Jan 2022 04:06:54 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[In reply to &lt;a href=&quot;https://adventmessenger.org/the-berlin-brandenburg-ecumenical-council-has-appointed-a-catholic-as-its-president-with-an-adventist-to-serve-as-his-assistant/comment-page-1/#comment-9727&quot;&gt;Andy Roman&lt;/a&gt;.

Thank you, your a spiritual man, well said]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In reply to <a href="https://adventmessenger.org/the-berlin-brandenburg-ecumenical-council-has-appointed-a-catholic-as-its-president-with-an-adventist-to-serve-as-his-assistant/comment-page-1/#comment-9727">Andy Roman</a>.</p>
<p>Thank you, your a spiritual man, well said</p>
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		By: Phanuel		</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Phanuel]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 03 Jan 2022 09:28:51 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[In reply to &lt;a href=&quot;https://adventmessenger.org/the-berlin-brandenburg-ecumenical-council-has-appointed-a-catholic-as-its-president-with-an-adventist-to-serve-as-his-assistant/comment-page-1/#comment-9638&quot;&gt;Austin&lt;/a&gt;.

Treachery of the highest order! What are the leaders saying in Europe? This is very shameful.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In reply to <a href="https://adventmessenger.org/the-berlin-brandenburg-ecumenical-council-has-appointed-a-catholic-as-its-president-with-an-adventist-to-serve-as-his-assistant/comment-page-1/#comment-9638">Austin</a>.</p>
<p>Treachery of the highest order! What are the leaders saying in Europe? This is very shameful.</p>
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		By: Scott		</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Scott]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sat, 01 Jan 2022 17:12:11 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[The only way we can come to gather is through the Bible truth, not Human leadership, but through Gods leadership and his spoken word]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The only way we can come to gather is through the Bible truth, not Human leadership, but through Gods leadership and his spoken word</p>
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		By: Scott		</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 01 Jan 2022 16:59:11 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Adventists , will be our worst enemies, this is coming true, they will be the Judas of our time]]></description>
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		By: Andy Roman		</title>
		<link>https://adventmessenger.org/the-berlin-brandenburg-ecumenical-council-has-appointed-a-catholic-as-its-president-with-an-adventist-to-serve-as-his-assistant/comment-page-1/#comment-9728</link>

		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Andy Roman]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sat, 01 Jan 2022 01:00:59 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[In reply to &lt;a href=&quot;https://adventmessenger.org/the-berlin-brandenburg-ecumenical-council-has-appointed-a-catholic-as-its-president-with-an-adventist-to-serve-as-his-assistant/comment-page-1/#comment-9722&quot;&gt;David L Bissell&lt;/a&gt;.

You are mixing apples with oranges. There’s a world of difference between praying and working with people who aren&#039;t of our faith and participating in interfaith collaboration that aims to end church divisions and bring everyone together in one body (Fratelli Tutti). There is a distinction to be made between conversing with people not of our faith and singing Roman Catholic mass hymns in Latin during interfaith worship. There is a distinction to be made between mingling with non-believers and enrolling in Roman Catholic theological institutions to be indoctrinated by them. There is a distinction between studying God&#039;s word with others and uniting the churches to blindly repeat the ecumenical movement&#039;s strange pantheistic errors. Don’t confuse what God says with what is being done today. Or else we have to acknowledge that both God and Elijah were wrong for not trying to seek common ground with the worshipers of Baal: https://adventmessenger.org/did-elijah-engage-in-interfaith-worship-with-baal-25-questions-we-must-answer/]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In reply to <a href="https://adventmessenger.org/the-berlin-brandenburg-ecumenical-council-has-appointed-a-catholic-as-its-president-with-an-adventist-to-serve-as-his-assistant/comment-page-1/#comment-9722">David L Bissell</a>.</p>
<p>You are mixing apples with oranges. There’s a world of difference between praying and working with people who aren&#8217;t of our faith and participating in interfaith collaboration that aims to end church divisions and bring everyone together in one body (Fratelli Tutti). There is a distinction to be made between conversing with people not of our faith and singing Roman Catholic mass hymns in Latin during interfaith worship. There is a distinction to be made between mingling with non-believers and enrolling in Roman Catholic theological institutions to be indoctrinated by them. There is a distinction between studying God&#8217;s word with others and uniting the churches to blindly repeat the ecumenical movement&#8217;s strange pantheistic errors. Don’t confuse what God says with what is being done today. Or else we have to acknowledge that both God and Elijah were wrong for not trying to seek common ground with the worshipers of Baal: <a href="https://adventmessenger.org/did-elijah-engage-in-interfaith-worship-with-baal-25-questions-we-must-answer/" rel="ugc">https://adventmessenger.org/did-elijah-engage-in-interfaith-worship-with-baal-25-questions-we-must-answer/</a></p>
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		By: Andy Roman		</title>
		<link>https://adventmessenger.org/the-berlin-brandenburg-ecumenical-council-has-appointed-a-catholic-as-its-president-with-an-adventist-to-serve-as-his-assistant/comment-page-1/#comment-9727</link>

		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Andy Roman]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sat, 01 Jan 2022 01:00:43 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[In reply to &lt;a href=&quot;https://adventmessenger.org/the-berlin-brandenburg-ecumenical-council-has-appointed-a-catholic-as-its-president-with-an-adventist-to-serve-as-his-assistant/comment-page-1/#comment-9720&quot;&gt;David L Bissell&lt;/a&gt;.

You are mixing apples with oranges. There’s a world of difference between praying and working with people who aren&#039;t of our faith and participating in interfaith collaboration that aims to end church divisions and bring everyone together in one body (Fratelli Tutti). There is a distinction to be made between conversing with people not of our faith and singing Roman Catholic mass hymns in Latin during interfaith worship. There is a distinction to be made between mingling with non-believers and enrolling in Roman Catholic theological institutions to be indoctrinated by them. There is a distinction between studying God&#039;s word with others and uniting the churches to blindly repeat the ecumenical movement&#039;s strange pantheistic errors. Don’t confuse what God says with what is being done today. Or else we have to acknowledge that both God and Elijah were wrong for not trying to seek common ground with the worshipers of Baal: https://adventmessenger.org/did-elijah-engage-in-interfaith-worship-with-baal-25-questions-we-must-answer/]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In reply to <a href="https://adventmessenger.org/the-berlin-brandenburg-ecumenical-council-has-appointed-a-catholic-as-its-president-with-an-adventist-to-serve-as-his-assistant/comment-page-1/#comment-9720">David L Bissell</a>.</p>
<p>You are mixing apples with oranges. There’s a world of difference between praying and working with people who aren&#8217;t of our faith and participating in interfaith collaboration that aims to end church divisions and bring everyone together in one body (Fratelli Tutti). There is a distinction to be made between conversing with people not of our faith and singing Roman Catholic mass hymns in Latin during interfaith worship. There is a distinction to be made between mingling with non-believers and enrolling in Roman Catholic theological institutions to be indoctrinated by them. There is a distinction between studying God&#8217;s word with others and uniting the churches to blindly repeat the ecumenical movement&#8217;s strange pantheistic errors. Don’t confuse what God says with what is being done today. Or else we have to acknowledge that both God and Elijah were wrong for not trying to seek common ground with the worshipers of Baal: <a href="https://adventmessenger.org/did-elijah-engage-in-interfaith-worship-with-baal-25-questions-we-must-answer/" rel="ugc">https://adventmessenger.org/did-elijah-engage-in-interfaith-worship-with-baal-25-questions-we-must-answer/</a></p>
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		By: David L Bissell		</title>
		<link>https://adventmessenger.org/the-berlin-brandenburg-ecumenical-council-has-appointed-a-catholic-as-its-president-with-an-adventist-to-serve-as-his-assistant/comment-page-1/#comment-9722</link>

		<dc:creator><![CDATA[David L Bissell]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 23:52:26 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[CONTINUED:

ADVENTISTS ARE TO BE SALT, NOT PEPPER.  SALT MINGLES - AND IS NOT STAND OFFISH AS THIS ARTICLE SUGGESTS ADVENTISTS SHOULD BE

God has a work to be done which the workers have not yet fully comprehended. Ministers and the world&#039;s wise men are to be tested by the light of present truth. The third angel&#039;s message is to be set before them judiciously, in its true dignity. There must be most earnest seeking of God, most thorough study; for the mental powers will be taxed to the utmost in laying plans which will place the work of God on a more elevated platform. That is where it should always have stood, but men&#039;s narrow ideas and restricted plans have limited and lowered it.—The Review and Herald, November 25, 1890.   YES, MEN&#039;S NARROW IDEAS HAVE ALWAYS IMPEDED THE WORK OF GOD

Pray for and with ministers of other denominations—Our ministers should seek to come near to the ministers of other denominations. Pray for and with these men, for whom Christ is interceding. A solemn responsibility is theirs. As Christ&#039;s messengers, we should manifest a deep, earnest interest in these shepherds of the flock.—Testimonies for the Church 6:78.   
WHEN WAS THE LAST TIME SELF RIGHTEOUS ADVENTISTS MET AND PRAYED WITH AND FOR NON ADVENTIST PASTORS?  What kind of interest should be have toward these shepherds of the flock?  

Ministers of other denominations, if truly converted to our message, will be polished instruments in the hands of God—Much has been lost by our people through the following such narrow plans that the most intelligent, better-educated classes are not reached. Too often the work has been so conducted as to impress unbelievers that it is of very little consequence,—some stray off-shoot of religious enthusiasm, entirely beneath their notice. Much has been lost for want of wise methods of labor. Every effort should be made to give character and dignity to the work. It requires much wisdom to reach ministers and men of influence. But why should they be neglected as they have been by our people? These men are responsible to God just in proportion to the talents intrusted to them. Where much is given, much will be required. Should there not be deeper study and much more prayer for wisdom, that we may learn how to reach these classes? Should not wisdom and tact be used to gain these souls, who, if truly converted, will be polished instruments in the hands of God to reach others?—
SO WHEN DO YOU THINK WE SHOULD START FOLLOWING THIS COUNSEL AND QUIT NEGLECTING MINISTERS OF OTHER CHURCHES?  WHEN DO YOU THINK WE SHOULD LOOK AT THEM AS PEOPLE WHO ARE SEEKING TRUTH BUT DON&#039;T HAVE THE SAME LIGHT THAT WE DO ABOUT THE SABBATH AND MARK OF THE BEAST?  When will we realize that some of these ministers are more dedicated and represent Christ better than some of us do.  I tell you, brothers if we believe we are the only ones going to heaven we need to be converted.  

Not All Will Accept Truth—After the most earnest efforts have been made to bring the truth before those whom God has entrusted with large responsibilities, be not discouraged if they reject the truth. They did the same in the days of Christ. Be sure to keep up the dignity of the work by well-ordered plans and a godly conversation. Do not think you have elevated the standard too high.—Letter 12, 1887. 

Speaking in Other Churches—You may have opportunity to speak in other churches. In improving these opportunities, remember the words of the Saviour, “Be ye therefore wise as serpents, and harmless as doves.” Do not arouse the malignity of the enemy by making denunciatory speeches. Thus you will close doors against the entrance of truth. Clear-cut messages are to be borne. But guard against arousing antagonism. There are many souls to be saved. Restrain all harsh expressions. In word and deed be wise unto salvation, representing Christ to all with whom you come in contact. Let all see that your feet are shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace and good will to men. Wonderful are the results we shall see if we enter into the work imbued with the Spirit of Christ. Help will come in our necessity if we carry the work forward in righteousness, mercy, and love. Truth will triumph, and bear away the victory.—Manuscript 6, 1902.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>CONTINUED:</p>
<p>ADVENTISTS ARE TO BE SALT, NOT PEPPER.  SALT MINGLES &#8211; AND IS NOT STAND OFFISH AS THIS ARTICLE SUGGESTS ADVENTISTS SHOULD BE</p>
<p>God has a work to be done which the workers have not yet fully comprehended. Ministers and the world&#8217;s wise men are to be tested by the light of present truth. The third angel&#8217;s message is to be set before them judiciously, in its true dignity. There must be most earnest seeking of God, most thorough study; for the mental powers will be taxed to the utmost in laying plans which will place the work of God on a more elevated platform. That is where it should always have stood, but men&#8217;s narrow ideas and restricted plans have limited and lowered it.—The Review and Herald, November 25, 1890.   YES, MEN&#8217;S NARROW IDEAS HAVE ALWAYS IMPEDED THE WORK OF GOD</p>
<p>Pray for and with ministers of other denominations—Our ministers should seek to come near to the ministers of other denominations. Pray for and with these men, for whom Christ is interceding. A solemn responsibility is theirs. As Christ&#8217;s messengers, we should manifest a deep, earnest interest in these shepherds of the flock.—Testimonies for the Church 6:78.<br />
WHEN WAS THE LAST TIME SELF RIGHTEOUS ADVENTISTS MET AND PRAYED WITH AND FOR NON ADVENTIST PASTORS?  What kind of interest should be have toward these shepherds of the flock?  </p>
<p>Ministers of other denominations, if truly converted to our message, will be polished instruments in the hands of God—Much has been lost by our people through the following such narrow plans that the most intelligent, better-educated classes are not reached. Too often the work has been so conducted as to impress unbelievers that it is of very little consequence,—some stray off-shoot of religious enthusiasm, entirely beneath their notice. Much has been lost for want of wise methods of labor. Every effort should be made to give character and dignity to the work. It requires much wisdom to reach ministers and men of influence. But why should they be neglected as they have been by our people? These men are responsible to God just in proportion to the talents intrusted to them. Where much is given, much will be required. Should there not be deeper study and much more prayer for wisdom, that we may learn how to reach these classes? Should not wisdom and tact be used to gain these souls, who, if truly converted, will be polished instruments in the hands of God to reach others?—<br />
SO WHEN DO YOU THINK WE SHOULD START FOLLOWING THIS COUNSEL AND QUIT NEGLECTING MINISTERS OF OTHER CHURCHES?  WHEN DO YOU THINK WE SHOULD LOOK AT THEM AS PEOPLE WHO ARE SEEKING TRUTH BUT DON&#8217;T HAVE THE SAME LIGHT THAT WE DO ABOUT THE SABBATH AND MARK OF THE BEAST?  When will we realize that some of these ministers are more dedicated and represent Christ better than some of us do.  I tell you, brothers if we believe we are the only ones going to heaven we need to be converted.  </p>
<p>Not All Will Accept Truth—After the most earnest efforts have been made to bring the truth before those whom God has entrusted with large responsibilities, be not discouraged if they reject the truth. They did the same in the days of Christ. Be sure to keep up the dignity of the work by well-ordered plans and a godly conversation. Do not think you have elevated the standard too high.—Letter 12, 1887. </p>
<p>Speaking in Other Churches—You may have opportunity to speak in other churches. In improving these opportunities, remember the words of the Saviour, “Be ye therefore wise as serpents, and harmless as doves.” Do not arouse the malignity of the enemy by making denunciatory speeches. Thus you will close doors against the entrance of truth. Clear-cut messages are to be borne. But guard against arousing antagonism. There are many souls to be saved. Restrain all harsh expressions. In word and deed be wise unto salvation, representing Christ to all with whom you come in contact. Let all see that your feet are shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace and good will to men. Wonderful are the results we shall see if we enter into the work imbued with the Spirit of Christ. Help will come in our necessity if we carry the work forward in righteousness, mercy, and love. Truth will triumph, and bear away the victory.—Manuscript 6, 1902.</p>
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		By: David L Bissell		</title>
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					<description><![CDATA[I can understand the concern here, however I believe you need to read widely what Ellen White says about reaching out to other pastors.  Here are just a few comments from her.  Some of us are like ostriches, sticking our heads in the sand and others are like the Pharisaical Sabbath keepers who believed they were the only ones going to heaven.  There will be far more Catholics, Lutherans and members of other denominations who sincerely loved Jesus than those in the holy huddle who think they are the only ones who are going to heaven.  Here are some quotes from the Spirit of Prophecy about how we should get close to ministers of other denominations.  If we are off in our holy huddle, never associating with ministers of other faiths because we have the &quot;truth&quot; or we assume they are all going to hell, how do we ever expect to be used by God to reach them&quot;  

Draw Near to Ministers of Other Faiths—Our ministers should seek to come near to the ministers of other denominations. Pray for and with these men, for whom Christ is interceding. A solemn responsibility is theirs. As Christ&#039;s messengers, we should manifest a deep, earnest interest in these shepherds of the flock.—Testimonies For The Church 6:78 (1900). 

Importance of Working for Other Ministers—The wisest, firmest labor should be given to those ministers who are not of our faith. There are many who know no better than to be misled by ministers of other churches. Let faithful, God-fearing, earnest workers, their life hid with Christ in God, pray and work for honest ministers who have been educated to misinterpret the Word of Life. 

Our ministers are to make it their special work to labor for ministers. They are not to get into controversy with them, but, with their Bible in their hand, urge them to study the Word. If this is done, there are many ministers now preaching error, who will preach the truth for this time.—Letter 72, 1899. 

Why Should They Be Neglected?—Much has been lost by our people through following such narrow plans that the more intelligent, better-educated classes are not reached. Too often the work has been so conducted as to impress unbelievers that it is of very little consequence—some stray offshoot of religious enthusiasm, entirely beneath their notice. Much has been lost for want of wise methods of labor. Every effort should be made to give character and dignity to the work. 

It requires much wisdom to reach ministers and men of influence. But why should they be neglected as they have been by our people? These men are responsible to God just in proportion to the talents entrusted to them. Where much is given, much will be required. Should there not be deeper study and much more prayer for wisdom, that we may learn how to reach these classes? Should not wisdom and tact be used to gain these souls, who, if truly converted, will be polished instruments in the hands of God to reach others? ... If we can win to Christ and the truth souls to whom God has entrusted large capabilities, our influence will, through them, be constantly extending, and will become a far-reaching power for good.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I can understand the concern here, however I believe you need to read widely what Ellen White says about reaching out to other pastors.  Here are just a few comments from her.  Some of us are like ostriches, sticking our heads in the sand and others are like the Pharisaical Sabbath keepers who believed they were the only ones going to heaven.  There will be far more Catholics, Lutherans and members of other denominations who sincerely loved Jesus than those in the holy huddle who think they are the only ones who are going to heaven.  Here are some quotes from the Spirit of Prophecy about how we should get close to ministers of other denominations.  If we are off in our holy huddle, never associating with ministers of other faiths because we have the &#8220;truth&#8221; or we assume they are all going to hell, how do we ever expect to be used by God to reach them&#8221;  </p>
<p>Draw Near to Ministers of Other Faiths—Our ministers should seek to come near to the ministers of other denominations. Pray for and with these men, for whom Christ is interceding. A solemn responsibility is theirs. As Christ&#8217;s messengers, we should manifest a deep, earnest interest in these shepherds of the flock.—Testimonies For The Church 6:78 (1900). </p>
<p>Importance of Working for Other Ministers—The wisest, firmest labor should be given to those ministers who are not of our faith. There are many who know no better than to be misled by ministers of other churches. Let faithful, God-fearing, earnest workers, their life hid with Christ in God, pray and work for honest ministers who have been educated to misinterpret the Word of Life. </p>
<p>Our ministers are to make it their special work to labor for ministers. They are not to get into controversy with them, but, with their Bible in their hand, urge them to study the Word. If this is done, there are many ministers now preaching error, who will preach the truth for this time.—Letter 72, 1899. </p>
<p>Why Should They Be Neglected?—Much has been lost by our people through following such narrow plans that the more intelligent, better-educated classes are not reached. Too often the work has been so conducted as to impress unbelievers that it is of very little consequence—some stray offshoot of religious enthusiasm, entirely beneath their notice. Much has been lost for want of wise methods of labor. Every effort should be made to give character and dignity to the work. </p>
<p>It requires much wisdom to reach ministers and men of influence. But why should they be neglected as they have been by our people? These men are responsible to God just in proportion to the talents entrusted to them. Where much is given, much will be required. Should there not be deeper study and much more prayer for wisdom, that we may learn how to reach these classes? Should not wisdom and tact be used to gain these souls, who, if truly converted, will be polished instruments in the hands of God to reach others? &#8230; If we can win to Christ and the truth souls to whom God has entrusted large capabilities, our influence will, through them, be constantly extending, and will become a far-reaching power for good.</p>
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