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Author Says Religion Might be Best Therapeutic Drug Around

A new book argues that people need religion, but not for spiritual reasons.

Aired 05/23/2018 | Rating NR

Chicago Tonight

Author Says Religion Might be Best Therapeutic Drug Around

Clip: 5/23/2018 | 9m 7sVideo has Closed Captions

A new book argues that people need religion, but not for spiritual reasons.

A new book argues that people need religion, but not for spiritual reasons. We discuss the power and purpose can religion can have with author Stephen T. Asma.

Aired 05/23/2018 | Rating NR

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