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So this week we got an email from Joanne from Australia.

The email pointed us to an article that had a list of 10 commandments for atheists.

And while the story made the initial cut, it did make the final cut in our show.

We wound up cutting it and not reviewing it.

We want to thank Joanne for the email, but what it did do was spark some conversation between Tom and I about sets of 10 commandments that are out there.

And Tom pointed me to Bertrand Russell.

And I was interested in these. I think they're really great.

So we decided that we actually opened the show with these.

So here's Tom reading the 10 commandments as a teacher by Bertrand Russell.

Number one, do not feel absolutely certain of anything.

Two, do not think it worthwhile to proceed by concealing evidence for the evidence is sure to come to light.

Three, never try to discourage thinking for you are sure to succeed.

Four, when you meet with opposition, even if it should be from your husband or your children,

endeavor to overcome it by argument and not by authority.

For a victory dependent on authority is unreal and illusory.

Five, have no respect for the authority of others, for there are always contrary authorities to be found.

Six, do not use power to suppress opinions you think pernicious.

For if you do, the opinions will suppress you.

Seven, do not fear to be eccentric in opinion.

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