I was aware of it, but I grew up in a very a-religious family. My mot… — Donald Johanson

I was aware of it, but I grew up in a very a-religious family. My mother never went to church, she never had any religious training or background. It was never a part of our social interaction.

Donald JohansonScientist · American · b. 1943

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