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Letter in which Charles Darwin admits to being an atheist sells for £125,000

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Charles Darwin the famous naturalist. See SWNS story SWDARWIN: A private letter where Charles Darwin admits he doesn't believe in the bible or that Jesus was the son of God has sold for £125,000 - more than twice the estimated value. The esteemed naturalist and geologist was famous for keeping his religious views to himself and very rarely discussed the existence of God. It is thought the scientist, famous for his study on evolution, avoided the subject so he didn't offend friends and family. But in a handwritten letter to a potential reader he shared his honest thoughts.
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A private letter in which Charles Darwin admits to being an atheist has sold for £125,000.

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