scienceFeb 20, 201841:13pending

Alpha God: The Psychology of Religious Violence and Oppression

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Clinical psychologist Dr. Hector Garcia joins Seth Andrews for a candid (and potentially controversial) discussion about the origins and characteristics of man-made gods and the violence which so often defines them.

Dr. Garcia's book "Alpha God:" https://www.amazon.com/Alpha-God-Psychology-Religious-Oppression/dp/1633880206

Dr. Garcia's website: http://www.hector-garcia.com

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VIDEO of this interview: https://youtu.be/DiNLUeZGOcI

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