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The certainty epidemic

We all seem convinced we're right about politics, religion or science these days. What makes us so sure of ourselves?
By Robert Burton

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    Spirituality

    Okeydokey, I've asked this before, but never got an answer. What do you think 'spirituality' means? What's the difference between someone who's spiritual and someone who isn't?

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