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A need for religion?

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A need for religion?
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RE: A need for religion?
November 25, 2010 at 10:34 am
In other words, religion is a handy and effective crutch that is made even more effective by the fact that it is a crutch shared countless others. The feelings of comfort offered by belief are magnified by the feelings of belonging that come with it.
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A need for religion?

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A need for religion? - by Move127 - November 25, 2010 at 1:55 am
RE: A need for religion? - by Minimalist - November 25, 2010 at 1:59 am
RE: A need for religion? - by Justtristo - November 25, 2010 at 3:17 am
RE: A need for religion? - by LastPoet - November 25, 2010 at 5:23 am
RE: A need for religion? - by Captain Scarlet - November 26, 2010 at 4:00 pm
RE: A need for religion? - by Paul the Human - November 25, 2010 at 10:34 am
RE: A need for religion? - by Lethe - November 25, 2010 at 11:49 am

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