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The Root of All Evil? part 1: The God Delusion (2006)

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Posted by Films For Action on Nov. 22, 2007
46 min - Documentary - 3712 Views

There are would-be murderers, all around the world who want to kill you and me, and themselves, because they are motivated by what they think is the highest ideal..." - Richard Dawkins. In this television documentary, Richard Dawkins raises the question, is religion the root of all evil and wouldn't the world be better without religion? Part 1 examines some unproven beliefs and miracles that are treated by many religions as genuine.

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