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“I find it hard to swallow the notion that the world is improved by extra suffering. And that goes for a lot of Christian doctrine. Jones commits a crime, so you expiate the evil by nailing Smith to a cross and it's all better. - John Leslie”

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Book:Why Does the World Exist?: An Existential Detective Story

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Why Does the World Exist?: An Existential Detective Story

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Jim Holt, born in 1954, is a renowned American author whose works span across philosophy, science, and religion. His writing is praised for its unique perspective and in-depth analysis, appealing to both readers and critics alike. more

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