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Sacred or sinister? The ten faces you'll meet at prayer retreats

The Village of Mary Mother of God Shrine - Subukia [File/Standard]

Prayer centres are traditionally places where the faithful go to seek the face of God, yet there are always a few individuals with less than pure intentions, who attend for ulterior motives. Otherwise, there wouldn't be rather amusing rules, such as, "Do not share a cell with a member of the opposite sex." Here are 10 types of people you're likely to encounter at prayer and fasting centres.

1. The thief

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