Fundamentalism, which often becomes more intense in times of change and uncertainty, however, is the natural enemy of balance.

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To the congregation, and the crowd outside, this is an extraordinary gesture by a man assumed to be a natural enemy.

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They are not a natural enemy of the status quo.

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Natural disasters and accidents, for example, are attributed to offended gods or to an enemy who has employed a witch to harness supernatural powers.

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