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As a sidebar to a story on the religious right, The Independent newspaper from the United Kingdom offers a brief review of some of the incredibly large Evangelical churches that are at the forefront of the movement: Radiant Church Surprise, Arizona; members: 6,000 Radiant spends $16,000 annually on Krispy Kreme donuts. Pastor McFarland told the New York Times: ''We want the church to look like a mall, so you come in and say, 'Dude, where's the cinema?' Brentwood Baptist Church Houston, Texas; members: 12,000 Has its own McDonald's, complete with golden arches and a drive-thru. Saddleback Church Lake Forest, California;...