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Michael Largo Interviewed about God's Lunatics

One man has made it his mission to document the bizarre, unusual ways people practice religion. Benyamin Cohen talks to Michael Largo about the strangest stories he’s uncovered and why he’s obsessed.

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Members of the Church of the United House of Prayer for All People participate in a mass baptism service. Credit: Spencer Platt / Getty Images
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Mrs. Marion Keech of Missouri used to get collect calls from aliens. At least, that’s what she told people. It was the 1950s and the public believed lots of things.

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