Can a skeptic believe in God?

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Can a skeptic believe in God?

This is a segment from the 2006 Amazing Meeting. Michael Shermer speaks first followed by James Randi. These two clips are only a short introduction to a great discussion. For details see http://www.randi.org/amazingmeeting/.
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