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OTD: Leaving Religion
In order to understand why some people leave religion, we need to understand why people join and stay in the first place. Religion provides different things for different people, including community, moral, and intellectual guidance. The broad stereotyping of OTD people that sometimes happens isn’t helpful or accurate. It is a complex phenomenon with no surefire solutions, and so the first step is understanding.
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OTD: Leaving Religion
In order to understand why some people leave religion, we need to understand why people join and stay in the first place.
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