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Sam Harris

Book Review: Waking Up, by Sam Harris

July 15, 2015August 7, 2014 by DT Strain

Coming this September, Sam Harris’ new book is a guide to meditation as a rational spiritual practice. Here’s our review…

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Understanding Christian Naturalism

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I felt I was right where I needed to be… Then I disappeared. I thought I had spoken with God.
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