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In reply to the discussion: Religious belief interferes with people's understanding of evolution (NPR) [View all]Response to BrendaBrick (Reply #102)
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Religious belief interferes with people's understanding of evolution (NPR) [View all]
RainDog
Jan 2012
OP
The OP notes there are many people with religious belief that understand and accept evolution
RainDog
Jan 2012
#9
it also appears to interfere with a govt that cares about the poor and the middle class
RainDog
Jan 2012
#6
Yep. A big reason our country is in so much trouble is because of religion-bred ignorance/delusion
Arugula Latte
Jan 2012
#89
Boy, it really drops sharply when you get to the Christian denominations, doesn't it?
WhoIsNumberNone
Jan 2012
#14
I would - Catholics and liturgical Christians - i.e. Episcopalians, Lutherans, etc.
RainDog
Jan 2012
#17
yes, but implicit in the argument that religious believers have been psychologically abused...
mike_c
Jan 2012
#50
I have zero use for religion in any form, but even less for the ones that intentionally deceive.
Moostache
Jan 2012
#86
I lived 25 years in Wheaton, IL, the first question you were asked was what church did you go to?
riderinthestorm
Jan 2012
#101
i know you weren't asking me, but i am a christian and i believe in evolution
arely staircase
Jan 2012
#110