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Essays on Vatican

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Feb 28, 2013SSC

Pope and Change: An Atheist’s Guide To Vatican Decision 2013

Scott Alexander humorously profiles potential papal candidates from an atheist's perspective, focusing on their quirky aspects rather than theological positions.

15 min read 2,223 words

Feb 15, 2013SSC

You cannot serve both God and Mammon, but you can serve Mammon by predicting who will serve God

Scott Alexander humorously explores the potential for arbitrage in papal betting markets, noting legal and religious obstacles, while highlighting some curious odds and betting options.

4 min read 524 words

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