In relation to the Courts of the Church . See a problem here? I was ordained in 1996. IX ORDAINED LOCAL MINISTRY ACT (ACT IX 2011) (AS AMENDED BY ACTS XII 2012, XIII 2014, VIII 2015, XI 2016, II AND VIII 2017, XII 2018 AND I, IV AND Crumb. ), ORDAINMENT-SUPPLIES /STARKFIST ONLINE ARCHIVES / GAMES, DOWNLOADABLES / PUBLICATIONS / IRC / LOCAL SUBGENIUS RADIO/ LIVE INTERNET SUBGENIUS RADIO/ WHAT THE HELL IS THIS ABOUT, REALLY? DOBBS.TOWN They don't care, and it's free! COLORFUL "Bob" Clothing Stickers Jewelry Coffee Mugs POSTERS WhizBangs, Geegaws, Doohickies, Toys Froptainers HeadWare Clocks Keen Junk. The SubGenius music CDs are now downloadable! [78] In addition, he believes that the group undermines its attempts to take a radical perspective with its "hysterical, literal, fantastic embrace" of criticism. The service also usually includes a public examination of the candidate and . Ivan Stang, with IrRev. Get your downloadable "Bob"ware here. Ordained by ULC and Church of the Subgenius and Dudeist. through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord, Yog-Sothoth, a character from H. P. Lovecraft's Cthulhu Mythos, is the Elder Gods' leader. [28] Cusack compares the style of the services to Pentecostal revivalism;[24] David Giffels of the Akron Beacon Journal calls them "campy preaching sessions". We do this by providing advice and support to dioceses, the CofE's Bishops, and numerous Theological Education Institutions. [75] Most commentators have placed the Church in the category of "joke religions", which is usually seen as pejorative. Let me give you some money!". A Licensed Lay Minister is a lay leader in church and/or the wider community who has been identified, trained, and licensed by the Bishop in order to teach the faith and enable mission. Editor: Rev Ivan Stang More Fun Than You Really Wanted. Your diocese will be sent your message and contact details and may get in contact with the ministry team in your church. COPYRIGHT 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000 by The SubGenius Foundation, Inc. All rights reserved. 'Do you understand what I have done for you?' [46] On one occasion, the presence of a Church leader's wife at a SubGenius meeting that included public nudity and a goat costume contributed to her losing custody of her children in a court case. [21] Dobbs is married to a former actress and model named Constance "Connie" Marsh Dobbs;[22] SubGenius leaders identify the couple as archetypes of the genders in a belief that resembles Hindu doctrines about Shiva and Parvati. The joy of the Our work: to oversee the processes of vocational discernment and training for lay and ordained ministries. Not stored in any souls! who is alive and reigns with you, The Southern Baptist Convention was founded in 1845, conceived as an organization of . [66] Kirby notes that the group's texts are a bricolage of cultural artifacts remixed into a new creation. The presence of the symbol (R) following the word "SubGenius" on this website is not indicative of the registration of the mark with any Government agency and will be corrected in an expedient and timely manner. I'll never give them one cent, and fall prey to their manipulation. [71], Cusack compares the Church of the SubGenius to the Ranters, a radical 17th-century pantheist movement in England that made statements that shocked many hearers, attacking traditional notions of religious orthodoxy and political authority. We authorize Short Duration Personal Marriages, which can last for fragments of seconds or into the afterlife. Marry your wallet. [36] Crumb provided early publicity for the church by reprinting Sub Genius Pamphlet #1 in his comics anthology Weirdo. I admired that it did not chase culture, but actually felt different to what you do with the rest of your week, there is an other-worldliness that reflected some of the mystery of God. [2] Stang has said the image was taken from Yellow Pages clip art,[17] and it has been likened to Ward Cleaver,[10] Mark Trail,[13] or a 1950s-era salesman. Legal, no. The shocking truth is that none of the 50 states could give a 2 fucks of a praire squid whether you're ordained or not. [9] The Church calls these individuals "pinks" and states that they are blissfully unaware of the organization's power and control. In these crazy times, you deserve a crazy officiant. Enter the muscular left tentacle of the Anti-Conspiracy Demon, The other churches. Their motto is "We stand between you and your state, not you and your God". For Pinks this lacks romance. Downloads and Install Instructions available HERE, Galleries - See the BOBCO fonts in action HERE. Friday Jones, Rev. Almost 2,000 past episodes of Hour of Slack Radio are available in MP3. "Hell yes! It was in my time there that I reflected at depth on more sacramental forms of worship. [19] They maintain that their followers, but not the pinks, are capable of developing an imagination; the Church teaches that Dobbs has empowered its members to see through these illusions. Praise the Really Rather Rancid Rev. [79], Anarchist writer Bob Black, a former member, has criticized the Church, alleging that it has become conformist and submissive to authority. Make sure you wear your "Bob" T-shirt and try to get press coverage. Data will be shared with the Archbishops Council, the diocese you have selected, and the ministry team of the church you worship at. [10], Although it has gained a significant online presence, it was successful before the advent of Internet communities. (Part of the highly weird OSI74 network.) Who this "minister" needs to be, or if he needs to be at all, depends on State Law. Most SubGenius members are male,[14] and, according to Stang, many are social outcasts. / events, devivals / hot news, updates, changes/ sound files/ graphics-multimedia When I mentioned that I felt I was being called by God into ordination to the church leadership the only response I got was if God was calling you then it is the best job in the world, but if he wasnt then it was the worse job in the world. It's not the perfect fairy tale marriage the Conspiracy force feeds to them though daytime TV, hack novels and Barbie Dolls. Upon successful completion of your course, you will be ordained a deacon by your bishop, and will begin a curacy in a parish. You may find your divorced "friends" hauling your ass to court saying their marriage was never legal in the first place because of YOU. Give your money to help the Machine continue to oil it's SubGenius Hate Tank, or strike a blow by helping us construct the biggest god-damn monkey wench the world has ever seen! Error! [45], At devivals, leaders take comical names and give angry rants. By: Rev Bevilacqua The exciting novel do-it-yourself virus we invented for the SubGenius Art Mines is spreading throughout our website, sometimes spilling over even into the so-called "reality" that we SubGenii are forced to share with the humans. <> [3], Literature scholar Paul Mann of Pomona College is critical of the Church of the SubGenius. [28] As of 2022, becoming a minister in the Church costs $50, but is on sale for $44.99. So these great people and true SubGenii went through the hassle of getting all the necessary papers, and recognition to be a Conspiracy approved Church, so you don't have to. [55], The "Go Fuck Yourself" devival was held in Astoria, New York, in October 2010 by the Church of the SubGenius at the Wonderland Collective. We will not share this data with other third parties. <>/Metadata 158 0 R/ViewerPreferences 159 0 R>> [20], The group has also been promoted by a video Stang produced in 1992. "So what if I need to be certified by my State?" American professional skateboarder, actor, entrepreneur, producer, and reality TV star. I recommend you send a donation, but you don't have to. [15] SubGenius leaders note that Jehovah1 is wrathful, a quality expressed by his "stark fist of removal". [36] Cusack sees the Church's faux commercialism as culture jamming targeting prosperity theology,[48] calling it "a strikingly original innovation in contemporary religion". endobj Resources for supporting the selection and training of tomorrows ministers. [5] SubGenius members constructed an elaborate account of Dobbs's life, which commentators describe as fictional. Whether we are called to serve as a priest or any other member of the church, we each have a part to play. [43] The Church's rhetoric has also been seen as a satirical imitation of the televangelism of the 1980s. See http://dobbstown.org for a constantly-updated list of all streaming and virtual theater venues, plus links to dozens of rave reviews (and a couple of wishy-washy ones from reviewers who may be mad because they totally misunderstood us for thirty years). Now you get it. [51], The Cyclone of Slack[52][53] was a devival in Portland, Oregon, in October 2009 put on by the Church of the SubGenius[54] and the organizers of Esozone. Magnolia Missionary Baptist Church of Beaumont . he asked them. [12][26] Sex and the avoidance of work are taught as two key ways to gain Slack. WHAT?!?]] Data will be shared with the Archbishops' Council, the diocese you have selected, and the ministry team of the church you worship at. Kirby sees this categorization as partially accurate because irony is an essential aspect of the faith. :TheDoorz" by IMBJR.. [31] The event was ostensibly to celebrate the coming of aliens. Your curacy is an opportunity to serve alongside an experienced vicar, putting into practice the knowledge gained from your course and learning from them as you prepare for your own ministry. Want to marry your pets, your wallet, your computer, yourself !? endobj Teeters LaVerge -- two truly unforgettable insane mystery novellas, now in paperback. [27] She argues that traditional approaches to religion cast seriousness as a measure of devotion, an approach she believes has failed in contemporary society. In the Church's view, this conspiracy uses a faade of empowering messages but manipulates people so that they become indoctrinated into its service. San Jose, CA 95134. It teaches a complex philosophy that focuses on J. R. "Bob" Dobbs, purportedly a salesman from the 1950s, who is revered as a prophet by the Church. [11], Notable associates of the Church include Mark Mothersbaugh,[18] Mojo Nixon,[18] Paul Mavrides,[11] Paul Reubens,[34] members of Negativland,[18] David Byrne,[35] and R. The definitive guide to Anglican clergy and churches inthe Church of England, the Church of Ireland, the Church in Wales and the Scottish Episcopal Church, withbiographies of over 27,000 Anglican clergy dating back to 1968. ordination, in Christian churches, a rite for the dedication and commissioning of ministers. [12] Dobbs then posed deep questions to the alien, receiving mysterious answers. Your data will also be held theNational Church Institutions. Our latest is Kerry Thornley's memoir, JAILBIRD - The Dreadlock Recollections. We'll deny everything. [56], In early SubGenius literature, July 5, 1998, was introduced as a significant date, later becoming known as "X-Day". Are you beginning to see the light? This page was last edited on 25 February 2023, at 01:25. She feels that irony is a common value that most religions have ignored. An immersive community: residential pathways. It's up to you. I don't eat mushrooms so please do not offer them as payment. ALSO: EYELASH by Rev. J.R. "BOB" DOBBS AND THE CHURCH OF THE SUBGENIUS by director Sandy K. Boone is out and available for streaming on Amazon Prime, Apple TV, YouTube, Vudu and Fandango Now! out differently from other categories of ordained ministry is the commitment to doing this collaboratively and within the local context and the Working/Learning Agreement should give some indication that the local church is committed to shared learning and ministry, including the collaboration of local church leaders, ordained and lay. This may be in education (universities, colleges and schools), hospitals, hospices, prisons, the armed forces . I explored that much more, and by the time I left to become a curate I ended up in a church closer to the Anglo-Catholic tradition than the Open Evangelical church I was sent from. [2], Jehovah1 and his spouse Eris, regarded by the Church as "relatively evil", are classified as "rebel gods". WE'RE PUBLISHING AGAIN! Your diocese will work with you to identify what type of ministry is right for your unique gifts and talents. ADULTS ONLY: earn the Church $ per click by checking out these two SPECIALTY PORN SITES: Animated buttons and plugs are by Irreverend Friday Jones. Most of the little animated headlines are by IrRev. We are not stupid! [63] Their core texts are disordered, presented in the style of a collage. [13] Members of the Church, however, have consistently maintained that they practice a religion. [17] It says that there are many UFOs, most of which are used by the conspiracy leaders to monitor humans, though a few contain extraterrestrials. COPYRIGHT 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002 by The SubGenius Foundation, Inc. All rights reserved. You will be part of a close community, learning, growing, praying, and worshipping together. [19][74] Kirby states that the two groups have elements of bricolage and absurdity in common, but the Church of the SubGenius more explicitly remixes pop culture. Owing to their descent from Yetis, the Church's followers have a capacity for deep understanding that the pinks lack. K~oj'ieo=mkhSqM3TF`qk&X. [42] Five specific commands particularly embody the group's values: Local groups of members of the Church of the SubGenius are known as "clenches". "Am I a "legal minister" ?" Where to find SUBGENIUS DVDs for GROWNUPS. Your Diocese will most likely get in touch with the ministers at your church. There be only two sacraments ordained by Christ our Lord in the Gospel; that is to say, baptism, and the Supper of the Lord: neither of which may be dispense As a deacon you are able to do weddings and baptisms, but you must be ordained priest before you can preside over Holy Communion. They try to meet the spiritual needs of people living, working, studying, caring or being cared for. Let me repeat that it is STATE LAW that you must be a RELIGIOUS minister in a Conspiracy RECOGNIZED religion, to be able to sign the STATE'S paperwork legalizing a government contract. (12) All members of the believing community, ordained and lay, are interrelated. On line SD Marriages: http://www.subgenius.com. The Church held that Dobbs identified the date's significance in the 1950s, claiming that the world was to experience a massive change on that date when Xists, beings from Planet X, would arrive on Earth. I will do whatever you would like to do during your ceremony, nothing shocks me. The name is a pun on Christian revivals. If there is anyone who is considering whether God is calling them towards ordination then I would want to encourage them to pursue it. [47], The Church also celebrates several holidays in honor of characters from fiction and popular culture, such as Monty Python, Dracula, and Klaatu. Ordained ministry is an exciting and big commitment. As all factions of the Con work together to keep The SubGenius down -- many States have seen to it that it is written into law that one must be ordained by an officially recognized religion to be certified. [7] In October 2017, the Church moved to Glen Rose, Texas. It's over. (Click HERE to become an ORDAINED SUBGENIUS MINISTER. In 1992, allegations of cultlike behavior also appeared in the newspaper Bedfordshire on Sunday after a spate of SubGenius-themed vandalism struck the English town of Bedford. Become an ordained SubGenius Minister and attain the secrets of the World Weirdo Network!! %PDF-1.7 In many states you can be married by (and sometimes even to) your cousin or any drunk off the street. Training on a residential pathway typically involves living in college. [5] It criticized Christian conceptions of God and New Age perceptions of spirituality. [9] Cultural studies scholar Solomon Davidoff states that the Church develops a "satiric commentary" on religion, morality, and conspiracies. This encapsulates the Church's view that to repent is to "SLACK OFF". Consequently, members attempt to follow Dobbs by eschewing unchangeable plans. ;G, n$F [j}`~W^z2pc6)% T`TMP$.pheP>z,N, ,$LadY&42XaY]\h)-*2"}U Ux$S){;Dcqh XD?pEC#4eiV.yA3MAbL},iHk_&QD1'?FY1x>F[44VLBL-U:P9L12QM?F12hqRIF?F/NL&p'e`O@ {^SB @ J4X#* 4?F 4:(QS" The SubGenius Foundation, Inc, regrets any confusion caused by the use of this symbol prior to registration of the mark. SEE TRADEMARK INFORMATION HERE. [7] References to the Church are present in several works of art,[37] including the Internet-based collaborative fiction Ong's Hat, the comic book The Middleman, the band Sublime's album 40oz. Full-time ordained ministers have a particular role and function in offering leadership and vision to the Church in a changing missional context. [23] Cusack states that the Church's description of Slack as ineffable recalls the way that Tao is described,[9] and Kirby calls Slack a "unique magical system".[27]. Once recommended, you will prepare for ordination at a theological education institution. [2][3], The Church of the SubGenius was founded by Ivan Stang (born Douglas St. Clair Smith) and Philo Drummond (born Steve Wilcox)[4] as the SubGenius Foundation. A deacon is an ordained minister of the Catholic Church. ORDAINMENT, DVDs, CDs, CDRs, Books, Notions. What is an Ordained Minister? SubGenius literature describes a grand conspiracy that seeks to brainwash the world and oppress Dobbs's followers. Its teachings center on "Slack"[5] (always capitalized),[18] which is never concisely defined, though Dobbs is said to embody it. Monogamy is a lie! 2 0 obj Church leaders instruct their followers to avoid mainstream commercialism and the belief in absolute truths. Marry your right hand. (We just don't know about most of them.) 1 0 obj Once ordained as a Minister of Word and Sacrament no longer a , the OLM is ruling Elder and cannot remain as a member of a Kirk Session. [30], The Church of the SubGenius established a website in May 1993,[60] and its members were very active on Usenet in the 1990s. Church of the SubGenius The woman pastor at the center of the Southern Baptist Convention's decision to oust Saddleback Church the California megachurch founded by pastor and best-selling author Rick Warren says . Still happy? Church leaders have issued specific instructions to their followers;[41] Robert Latham of the University of California, Riverside, calls their ideology "anarcholibertarian". This award-winning feature-length documentary is entirely Dobbs-Approved. To help perpetuate the Ceremony Myth, many States require a signature from a "minister". In the Catholic Church only men can be ordained as priests. Human Y2K/End-of-the-World Predictions Fail!! HOLE Mr Bell last day in his current post will be Tuesday, 9 . Bishop Richard was ordained in the Diocese of Sheffield, serving as curate at Fulwood 1974-1978 and at St Marylebone All Souls with St Peter and St John in the Diocese of London 1978-1981. . [2][25] Church members seek to acquire Slack and believe it will allow them the free, comfortable life (without hard work or responsibility) they claim as an entitlement. There is nothing better than serving God in whatever form it may be. [30] Another theory is that The Conspiracy has lied about what year the present year actually is (just as they have lied about everything else), so that the liberation date would seem to pass without fulfillment and cause followers to lose faith. [10][11], The Church of the SubGenius's ostensible beliefs defy categorization or a simple narrative, often striking outsiders as bizarre and convoluted. > The ordained ministers of the church Contemporary Principles Index 3 - The ordained ministers of the church Published online by Cambridge University Press: 05 October 2013 Norman Doe Chapter Get access Share Cite Summary A summary is not available for this content so a preview has been provided. ACTUAL BOOKS ON PAPER! OH 44118) Business: Jesus THIS IS FIST ENTRANCE #30. [57] Some critics have dismissed the event as a prank or "performance art". Get Ordained / Universal Life Church 2880 Zanker Road, Suite 203 The group is often compared to Discordianism. Licensed lay ministry is nationally . However, an OLM . x=kF ?t/> c#wd?p$gIT$WC"{7|~o~m^/:x0?i Old Links to ancient, dusty, shunned, eldritch pages: SubSITE is the Official Website of The Church of the SubGenius and is Maintained by The SubGenius Foundation, Inc. in the name of J.R. "Bob" Dobbs - High Epopt & Living Slack Master. [20], Kirby also sees the Church's goal as deconstructing "normative modes of thought and behavior" in American culture;[61] she believes that it attempts to fight culturally ingrained thought patterns by shocking people. ", "Rob Dyrdek Becomes a Minister, Marries Sister on MTV's Fantasy Factory", "So Why Exactly Does Joe Exotic Have A Priest Outfit? 4 0 obj There are three groups,or "orders," of ordained ministers in the Church: bishops, presbyters and deacons. I have set you an example that you should do as I have done for you. The ministries team exists to equip the Methodist Church by training, developing and supporting those called by God to serve in lay and ordained ministry. Turnon.js provides guidance on how to activate JavaScript for your particular browser. ", "Joan Rivers officiates gay wedding at her book signing", "No joke: NYC couple wed by Kathy Griffin", "Celebrities Among Those Applying for ULC Ordinations", "Universal Life Church Still Churning Out Ministers", "Jesus saves: Become a minister, save on taxes", "Thanks for the reminder that I have been an ordained minister for 8 years", "John Krasinski and The Office Cast Reunite to Recreate Show's Wedding Dance for Fan's Virtual Nuptial", "Twin Cities TV celeb Fancy Ray celebrates his debut album, 'The Best Looking Man in Comedy', "Sir Ian McKellen to Marry Sir Patrick Stewart. You can always simply send a check to: Don't be fooled. all items in this catalog are REAL. "Oh tell me "Bob" how can I stick it to the Man?". [33][64] Kirby calls it a "call to arms for the forces of absurdity". All else is an empty lie!!!!". Namaste. On the one hand the community needs ordained ministers. All ordained ministers (nearly 20,000 in total) Just under a third (30%) of those in ordained ministry in 2018 were female, which has continued the gradual increase in women (27% in 2014). % NO other Mind-Control cult can beat our low, low death-dealing prices! Unless otherwise noted, all content is the exclusive property of the The SubGenius Foundation, Inc. and may not be reproduced in any form without prior written consent. Nonetheless I found the experience of theological college a really exciting and challenging time, and during that time I was able to start looking at a biblical message of disability. If you can see through the opaque sheet of hypocrisy and bullshit of all this, you need to run for office. I am free! As long as you believe in it, it will be the most fulfilling and profitable marriage on this sick Pink infested planet of complainers! I hear ya! The only true marriage is one that is approved by "Bob" and The Church of the SubGenius. If you have any questions, I'm happy to help. [17][18] They call him a "World Avatar"[9] and hold that he has died and been reborn many times. At Atomic-Labs, we know how to appreciate a good cult, and "The Church of the Subgenius" definitely fits the bill. Most of the layout of this site, such as it is, is by Rev. [9] The Church teaches that they are part of the Elder Gods, who are committed to human pain, but that Jehovah1 is "relatively good" in comparison. [66] Both groups were heavily influenced by the writings of Robert Anton Wilson, whom SubGenius members call "Pope Bob". [48] The Association for Consciousness Exploration and pagan groups have occasionally assisted the Church in its events. This is the beautiful moment when, after waiting for 3 hours your numbered ticket is called. My disability is one part of what makes me who I am, but it isnt the only thing that defines me. FB page! Rev. [19], The Church of the SubGenius's literature incorporates many aspects of conspiracy theories,[23] teaching that there is a grand conspiracy at the root of all lesser ones. All eyeballs now to be crammed with obsessive compulsive archetypal cheesy bulldada sacred symbols!! Unit I: Called from the Margins of Society, has four lessons; lessons one is from the book of . in the unity of the Holy Spirit, The Church of the SubGenius is a parody religion[1] that satirizes better-known belief systems. These amazing SubGenius heiroglyphs will replace the english language in business and social intercourse, worldwide!!! [2] The Church's canon contains references to aspects of United States culture in that decade;[19] religious scholar Danielle Kirby of RMIT University argues that this type of reference "simultaneously critiques and subverts" the American dream. Available in English. [11] He maintains that those who do not fit into society will ultimately triumph over those who do. We recognise a number of different residential colleges for theology training, each with its own distinct history, character, and flavour. Instant installation by professionals. The essential ceremony consists of the laying of hands of the ordaining minister upon the head of the one being ordained, with prayer for the gifts of the Holy Spirit and of grace required for the carrying out of the ministry. [8] They assert that he telepathically contacted Drummond in 1972, before meeting him in person the next year, and that Drummond persuaded Stang to join shortly afterward. [37] Religious scholar Thomas Alberts of the University of London views the Church as attempting to "subvert the idea of authenticity in religion" by mirroring other religions to create a sense of both similarity and alterity. Church leaders teach conspiracy members to fear SubGenius devotees. Sacred Business Manager, "Can I legally marry people now that I am ordained in the Church of the SubGenius?". Get married everyday, honeymoon everynight! To experience the best that the Church of England website has to offer, you need to enable JavaScript in your browser's settings. / IRC / LOCAL SUBGENIUS RADIO/ LIVE INTERNET SUBGENIUS RADIO/ WHAT THE HELL IS THIS ABOUT, REALLY? Dobbs refused; instead, he infiltrated the group and organized a counter-movement. <> It requires thought and prayer as you prepare. [6] The organization's first recorded activity was the publication of a photocopied document, Sub Genius Pamphlet #1, disseminated in Dallas, Texas in 1979. You can order the trade paperback from us and/or see a digital preview of the Kindle version on Amazon! ". J. R. "BOB" DOBBS has ENTERED THIS WORLD. to Freedom, and the television program Pee-wee's Playhouse.[38][39][40]. But the publicity surrounding the event was a boon to the Church's recruitment efforts. Bored? In her 2010 study of the Church of the SubGenius, religious scholar Carole Cusack of the University of Sydney states that Lovecraft's work is a "model for the Church of the SubGenius's approach to scripture", in that aspects of his fiction were treated as real by some within paganism, just as the Church appropriates aspects of popular culture in its spirituality. [2] She sees it as "arguably a legitimate path to liberation", citing its culture jamming and activism against commercialism. [11][33] A few Church members have voiced concerns and/or amusement about new members who took the Church too seriously, fearing that they acted like serious cult followers, the very concept the SubGenius parodies. the church of the subgenius. When their appearance was not detected using the technology available at the time, Stang speculated that they might arrive in 8661, an inversion of 1998;[30] this has been interpreted as a satire of the way that religious groups have revised prophecies after their failures. The SubGenius Foundation moved to Cleveland, Ohio, in 1999. At these events, the non-appearance of the aliens is celebrated. Become an Ordained Minister NOW. The place of the threefold ordained ministry within the people of God as a whole is well expressed in Baptism Eucharist and Ministry (M12 & 13). , 1999, 2000 by the SubGenius Foundation moved to Glen Rose, Texas whatever form it may.! 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