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That pesky sense of oughtness

Posted on March 1, 2013 Written by Mark McIntyre 2 Comments

That pesky sense of oughtness seems to keep creeping in, even in those who say it doesn’t exist. This is the dilemma of the materialist. It is this sense of right and wrong that has caused many to explore the claims of Jesus Christ.

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