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Secular Believers (2007)

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Posted by Films For Action on Oct. 26, 2009
59 min - Documentary - 6415 Views

Beliefs, and believers, come in many shapes and sizes, and not all of them can be described as religious. This program provides an introduction to a fascinating range of non-religious people and their beliefs.

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