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God Does Not Tolerate an Evil Heart Full of Wicked Deeds

There is a common saying among Chinese people: Those who have an evil heart and do wicked deeds will be punished by “five thunders.” “Five” is related to the ancient Chinese concept of the five elements of the cosmos — metal, wood, water, fire, and earth. As recorded in ancient texts, the god of thunder is ...

Michael Segarty

Stormy weather with cattle under some trees.