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Jesus for the non-religious

Broadcast: Midday, 04/23/2007, 12:00 p.m.
Broadcast: Midday, 06/13/2007, 12:00 p.m.

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John Shelby Spong admits it's strange for a retired Episcopal bishop to write a book called "Jesus for the Non-religious." But Spong says there are many aspects of religion that he deeply dislikes. Speaking recently at the Westminster Town Hall Forum, Spong called for a modern, liberal interpretation of Christianity.

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