Darwin's religious views


	Darwin's religious views

jimbo1000

10-17-2008 8:46 AM

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darwin, evolution, religion, theism

jimbo1000 says:

...."a man may be an ardent Theist & an evolutionist"....

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10-17-2008 10:44 AM

citizenbfk

Freedom of religion is a good idea.

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