Immoral: Atheists vs. Religious Believers


	Immoral: Atheists vs. Religious Believers

AcesLucky

7-31-2007 3:40 AM

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atheism, bible, christianity, god, religion, theology, superstition

AcesLucky says:

There are many studies on this site, ranging from slavery and women suffrage to bigotry re: Atheists vs. Religious believers. Exposes many misconceptions. [This lead: compliments Jorjor]

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