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The God Who Wasn't There

The God Who Wasn't There

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The God Who Wasn't There

2005

1h 1m

6.1(87 votes)

Documentary

Drama

Fantasy

Overview

Did Jesus exist? This film starts with that question, then goes on to examine Christianity as a whole.

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Richard Dawkins

Self

Richard Dawkins

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Sam Harris

Self

Sam Harris

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Robert M. Price

Self

Robert M. Price

Acting

Richard Carrier

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Alan Dundes

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Barbara Mikkelson

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David P. Mikkelson

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Writing

Brian Flemming

Self – Narrator

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