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Religious Huckster or Humanitarian?

Category: Society & Culture
Duration: 00:04:53
Publish Date: 2014-12-18 03:00:00
Description:

America has a long history of religious hucksterism — people who have used God to sell everything from widgets to wars. But in a cynical city like New York, Micropolis wonders if that tactic can possibly work.

“Hector the Inventor" says he has escaped death three times due to divine intervention. He is convinced God will help make him rich while also eliminating world poverty.

"I’m not afraid of God, and I know what I’m doing," says Hector. "Because I’m guided."

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