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Ben Barnes

My mum was raised Jewish, my dad is very scientifically minded, and my school was vaguely Christian. We sang hymns in school. I liked the hymns bit, but apart from that, I can take it or leave it. So I had lots of different influences when I was younger.

Ben Barnes

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Ben Barnes grew up with a mix of cultural and religious backgrounds, including his Jewish mother, scientifically minded father, and a Christian-influenced school environment. While he enjoyed singing hymns at school, he felt indifferent about the rest, reflecting the variety of influences he experienced during his childhood.

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