The Danger Of Religious Certitude


	The Danger Of Religious Certitude

wiccantexan

6-28-2007 11:18 PM

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religion, faith, death, fundamentalism, god, politics, terrorism

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6-29-2007 5:33 AM

tabsey

Great article, thank you.

6-30-2007 3:53 PM

rvnurse2b

The only true wisdom is in knowing you know nothing.

ok- but if you know nothing, how can you be sure that you know nothing? LOL

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