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Why people are religious

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RE: Why people are religious

January 6, 2016 at 12:12 pm

We need to stop generalizing and painting with broad brushes. Why people are religious varies and a lot of the reasons have been mentioned. It boils down to each person is their own individual and has their own reasons for their worldview, so as Vic said, ask them.

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Why people are religious - by jcvamp - January 6, 2016 at 11:15 am

RE: Why people are religious - by Longhorn - January 6, 2016 at 11:19 am

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RE: Why people are religious - by Faith No More - January 6, 2016 at 12:01 pm

RE: Why people are religious - by abaris - January 6, 2016 at 12:04 pm

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RE: Why people are religious - by Kingpin - January 6, 2016 at 12:12 pm

RE: Why people are religious - by jcvamp - January 6, 2016 at 12:16 pm

RE: Why people are religious - by Minimalist - January 6, 2016 at 12:23 pm

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RE: Why people are religious - by robvalue - January 8, 2016 at 11:15 am

RE: Why people are religious - by The Grand Nudger - January 8, 2016 at 11:28 am

RE: Why people are religious - by MysticKnight - January 8, 2016 at 11:31 am

RE: Why people are religious - by robvalue - January 8, 2016 at 11:31 am

RE: Why people are religious - by MysticKnight - January 8, 2016 at 11:34 am

RE: Why people are religious - by The Grand Nudger - January 8, 2016 at 11:37 am

RE: Why people are religious - by robvalue - January 8, 2016 at 11:54 am

RE: Why people are religious - by MysticKnight - January 8, 2016 at 11:58 am

RE: Why people are religious - by Brian37 - January 8, 2016 at 12:19 pm

RE: Why people are religious - by robvalue - January 8, 2016 at 1:55 pm

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