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Is religion a force for good in the world?
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Is religion a force for good in the world?
Regardless of whether it's true or not, is religion beneficial in general to the human race, would we be worse off without it? I'm inclined to say the world would be a better place without religion, but any arguments contrary are welcome!
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Is religion a force for good in the world? - by BloodyHeretic - June 7, 2011 at 11:48 am

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