An excerpt from the Pastors & Leaders Virtual Conference. Alycia Wood discussed why so many people are leaving the Black church for atheism.
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Why Are So Many Leaving The Black Church For Atheism? - Special Guest: Alycia Wood

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Why Are So Many Leaving The Black Church For Atheism? - Special Guest: Alycia Wood

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