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To: the scotsman


Francesca Stavrakopoulou (born 1975 in Bromley, England with an English mother and a Greek father) is Professor of Hebrew Bible and Ancient Religion in the University of Exeter's department of Theology and Religion.
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She describes herself as "an atheist with huge respect for religion" and regards her work as "a branch of history like any other"

From wikipaedia about the woman behind this story... for what it is worth
10 posted on 09/18/2013 12:25:50 PM PDT by BigEdLB (Now there ARE 1,000,000 regrets - but it may be too late.)
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To: BigEdLB

She describes herself as “an atheist with huge respect for religion”

So basically like a vegan studying history of human carnivore eating habits.


48 posted on 09/18/2013 12:43:41 PM PDT by Resolute Conservative
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To: BigEdLB
She describes herself as "an atheist with huge respect for religion"

"Hey, it pays my salary, lets me travel, get my photo in the papers... what is not to like!" - maybe a quote from the Learned Doctor?

(other than the fact that it appears that she will FAIL her "Final Exam")

74 posted on 09/18/2013 1:29:25 PM PDT by BwanaNdege ("Life is short. It's even shorter if you suggest going out for pizza on your anniversary" Peter Egan)
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To: BigEdLB

She describes herself as “an atheist with huge respect for religion”....

&&&
Big shock, huh?


80 posted on 09/18/2013 1:47:36 PM PDT by Bigg Red (Let me hear what God the LORD will speak. -Ps85)
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