“Among the more irritating consequences of our flagrantly religious society is the special dispensation that mainstream religions receive. We all may talk about religion as a powerful social force, but unlike other similarly powerful institutions, religion is not to be questioned, criticized or mocked.”
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Natalie Angier
Natalie Angier is an American science writer renowned for her in-depth reporting on scientific topics. Born on February 16, 1958, she graduated from Harvard University with a Bachelor's degree in biology. Angier's writing career began at The Washington Post, and she later became a science journalist for The New York Times, serving as a science editor for many years. more
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