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Is one of the reasons people believe in God is a need for a father figure?

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Is one of the reasons people believe in God is a need for a father figure?
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RE: Is one of the reasons people believe in God is a need for a father figure?
June 17, 2012 at 10:32 am
I think one of the reasons people believe in god is the fear of death and the promise of another one. There's also indoctrination at a young age when they don't know any better. And fear of eternal torture if you don't. This is nothing more than child abuse.
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RE: Is one of the reasons people believe in God is a need for a father figure? - by Deicide73 - June 17, 2012 at 10:32 am

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