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Japanese executives claim to be the supreme creator

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Imagine being a corporate executive and casually deciding you are the ultimate deity. Ryuho Okawa founded a massive Japanese faith by claiming he could channel historical figures and extraterrestrials, turning spiritual enlightenment into a highly profitable enterprise.

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Japanese executives claim to be the supreme creator
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