Bad Religion is a punk rock band from Los Angeles, California, known for the social commentary in their lyrics The band was formed in 1979 by high school students Greg Graffin (vocals), Jay Bentley (bass guitar), Jay Ziskrout (drums), and Brett Gurewitz (guitar) In 1981, they released their eponymous debut EP on their own newly-formed label, Epitaph, managed and owned by Gurewitz 1982 saw the release of their first full-length album, How Could Hell be Any Worse?, which gained them a sizable following During the recording, Ziskrout left the band and was replaced by Peter FinestoneGreg Graffin, the band's frontman, holds a Master's degree in geology from UCLA and a PhD in zoology from Cornell University His dissertation for Cornell was a comprehensive study of how modern scientists, especially those who believe in strict Darwinism, view theism and religion, and how their own religious beliefs, if any, affect their study and work He has since published it for fans of the band
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