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The problem with taking Religious Texts too literally

Posted on June 21, 2015 by a1skeptic

Muslims, according to the traditions of Ramadan, are supposed to fast from sunup until sundown, neither eating or drinking during daylight. Not that big a problem in Mecca. Big problem in Reykjavik, where there’s currently daylight 21 hours per day. … Continue reading →

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