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going contrary to

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Going contrary to the old rules to achieve a particular effect, or even just because you have found the results pleasing, can sometimes be the mark of a true artist.
For as soon as he consolidated himself in power, Guei, going contrary to declarations he had made on his assumption of power, that he would hand over to civilians, now began to find ways of standing for president himself.
But aside from going contrary to the wishes of the Pope, the Vatican, and Canon Law, General Absolution undermines the relationship between the parish priest and the faithful, both moving towards increased indifference towards the sacrament, the Church and Christ.
 
 
 
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