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The Current State of Atheism and Separation of Church and State

The Michael Shermer Show

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The Enlightenment's Influence on Belief and Reasoning

This chapter examines how the Enlightenment and the scientific revolution reshaped contemporary views on evidence and rationality, advocating for logical justifications over mere faith. It also investigates the cognitive tendencies that influence beliefs and the historical relationship between scientific advancements and religious thought.

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