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“In general, higher rates of belief in and worship of a creator correlate with higher rates of homicide, juvenile and early adult mortality, STD infection rates, teen pregnancy, and abortion.”

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Gregory S. Paul

Gregory S. Paul is a renowned author known for his research on human history and evolution. Born on December 24, 1954, he is the author of works such as 'The Story of Human Evolution' and 'The Atlas of Human Evolution'. more

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