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People who espouse Intelligent Design believe nature is so complex as to require an intelligent designer-God. Similarly, liberals believe the economy is so complex as to require an intelligent designer-government.
Michael Shermer
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Michael Shermer
Age: 70
Born: 1954
Born: September 8
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Michael Brant Shermer
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