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	Against Religion:

Kodanshi

1-7-2008 9:56 PM

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Kodanshi says:

AC Grayling contributes a simple and well–written but deep (as usual) article, this one at last speaking out against the claim that any particular religion merits special attention or privileges.

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1-8-2008 6:07 AM

JohnWaterman

Yes indeed.

Respect is earned and cannot be demanded.

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