#ThoughtsandPrayers - When I Was An Atheist - Part 1

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#ThoughtsandPrayers - When I Was An Atheist - Part 1

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Nov 13, 2017

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When I Was An Atheist - Part 1 - My journey from religious dogma to militant atheist and why I came back to Christianity.

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Nov 13, 2017

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Real men with authentic faith. Legacy Dads is a community of Christian men focusing on issues such as marriage, parenting, and leadership. We equip men who are trying to balance faith, our modern lives, and leading our families to a lasting legacy.

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