Rethinking religion

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Rethinking religion

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Aug 21, 2020

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Taking the leap away from faith: Stories of losing and embracing new spiritual beliefs.
What happens when you lose faith in the religion you were brought up to believe in? And, how can embracing new spiritual beliefs change your life?
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Aug 21, 2020

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