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Why The Selfish Gene Haunts Some Readers | A Conversation with John McWhorter

The Poetry of Reality with Richard Dawkins

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Comfort vs. Truth in Faith

This chapter examines the intricate relationship between organized religion and the comfort it offers, emphasizing that solace does not confirm the truth of religious beliefs. The discussion also addresses psychological motivations behind faith, particularly in Mormonism, and questions the integrity of foundational claims while exploring cognitive dissonance related to belief systems.

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