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Studies say atheists, believers both do good, but for different reasons

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Three recent studies back atheist claims of being good and doing good without God.

Topics: Ethics, Money & Giving
Beliefs: Freethought (Atheist, Humanist, Agnostic)
Tags: atheist, compassion, good actions, humanism

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