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Born to Cheat? Tempers Meet Testimony at Debate on Adultery

Exodus 20:14 -- Thou shalt not commit adultery. Adultery. Every major religion condemns it, and in some cultures one can be stoned to death for engaging in it. For centuries, social stigmas and taboos have surrounded it. The list of cheating spouses in the political arena alone are staggering; from Bill Clinton and John Edwards to Eliot Spitzer and Mark Sanford. Even swans, who are known to mate for life, are unfaithful partners, according to researchers. Social scientists claim that there...Full Story
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