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Why is it that very religious people tend to be kinder and more compassionate (with a few notable exceptions to people they deem unworthy i.e.: homosexuals) than secular people? Is this evidence that we need religion/should be religious?
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November 13, 2008

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Richard Heck
November 13, 2008 (changed November 13, 2008) Permalink

Are we entirely sure that religious people do tend to be kinder and more compassionate than secular people? And are we sure of this, especially, when we do not set aside the notable exceptions?

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