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“The government should not be in the business of funneling money for social services through any faith-based organization”

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Susan Jacoby
Susan Jacoby

Susan Jacoby is an American author renowned for her works on liberalism, history, and religion. Her writings often explore themes such as individual freedom, secularism, and feminism. more

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