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The Religious Instinct in a Godless World

The religious urge is born into nearly every child. And when we do not inherit a belief system, we build our own temples.

Megan Gafford
Megan Gafford
· 12 min read
A young boy builds a church out of toy bricks. Artwork by Megan Gafford.
A young boy builds a church out of toy bricks. Artwork by Megan Gafford.
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