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The blog Like a Child, authored by a self-described \u201cformer scientist\u201d wrestling with matters of doubt and faith, has posted the first part of a review of and reflection on<\/a> the book Can We Trust the Gospels?<\/a>\"\"<\/em> by Mark D. Roberts.<\/div>\n
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I know that there are many readers of this blog who either have wrestled in the past, wrestle in the present, or are simply interested in the subjects of faith\u00a0and doubt, religion and science,\u00a0and their interaction. And so if you\u2019re not already reading Like a Child<\/a>, I\u2019m happy to have this opportunity to introduce you to it.<\/div>\n
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