Interview: Why is superstition prevailing over science?


	Interview: Why is superstition prevailing over science?

zizzy

11-21-2007 4:04 AM

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11-21-2007 1:26 PM

AcesLucky

It was an excellent podcast. I highly recommend it.

11-21-2007 1:39 PM

Antara

Yes, and loads more talks on site

11-21-2007 6:13 PM

blueridge

As long as people but up trees, including at government sites, and decorate them with lights and stars, and say either merry christmas or happy holidays, at the time of winter solstice, superstition wins, and reason and true religion are trampled.

It is impossible that a superstitious people should ever be free. And history proves it.

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