"bright" citation from Double-Tongued Dictionary

Catchword: bright

Part of Speech: adj.

Quotation: Helm said he was born “bright,” a term he prefers to the pejorative “atheist.” His mother, a non-denominational Christian, tried to teach Helm her religion, but he said he believes only that which is grounded in science.

Article or Document Title:
“Court decisions don’t end monument debate” (URL)

Author:
Josh Verges

Article, Document, Publication, Web Site:
Austin Daily Herald

Publishing Location:
Minn.

Date of Publication:
June 28, 2005

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