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Morality, Secularity, And Religion: Ask Phil Zuckerman

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You can get all kinds of college degrees studying religion. 

But until a few years ago, there was no secular studies program by that name anywhere in the United States. 

Pitzer College in Southern California started the first such program, with Phil Zuckermanas its head. 

The program "neither applauds nor condemns" secularism, but the program's presence cheers secular segments of society.  Dr. Zuckerman visits The Jefferson Center in Ashland for a couple of events this week (March 12-13), and drops by the studio to talk about his work, including comparisons of secular vs religious morality.  
 

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Geoffrey Riley is a graduate of the University of Missouri School of Journalism and has hosted the Jefferson Exchange on JPR since 2009. He's been a broadcaster in the Rogue Valley for more than 35 years, working in both television and radio.