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Welcome to English as a Second Language Podcast number 681: Disagreeing about Religion.

This is English as a Second Language Podcast episode 681. I’m your host, Dr. Jeff McQuillan, coming to you from – where else – beautiful Los Angeles, California. That’s right!

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This episode is a dialogue between Jim and Tammy called “Disagreeing about Religion.” Let’s get started.

Jim: You know that religion is a taboo subject, especially with Paul. Why were you baiting him all through dinner?

Tammy: I wasn’t baiting him. We have very different views on spirituality and I wanted to discuss the subject with him.

Jim: You were making disparaging remarks about his faith and some of the things he holds most sacred. I think you were trying to be provocative.

Tammy: I may have said a few things that were provocative, but I don’t understand how people can believe in superstitions.

Jim: There you go again! People’s religious beliefs shouldn’t be called superstitions.

Tammy: I’m just calling it like I see it. I didn’t know you were such a fundamentalist.