Church Quote by Joni Mitchell

“Lord, there's danger in this land, you get witch hunts and wars when church and state hold hands.” quote by Joni Mitchell — Download Open image

“Lord, there's danger in this land, you get witch hunts and wars when church and state hold hands.”

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