Seth Andrews, a former Christian broadcaster and believer for 30 years, ultimately escaped the bonds of superstitious thinking to embrace the more satisfying explanations that science provides. A professional video producer and host of one of the most popular atheist communities on the internet, Seth Andrews brings a polished format, a relaxed environment and a rage-free challenge to the religious beliefs that defined his youth.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support.
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Gesamtlänge aller Episoden: 32 days 21 hours 8 minutes
episode 706: Markwayne Mullin wants to fight somebody!
Self-professed Christian and "family values" crusader https://www.cnn.com/2023/11/15/politics/senator-mullin-fight-what-matters/index.html just tried to turn a Senate hearing into a round of Nintendo Punch-Out! What the hell is going on?
episode 705: No Longer Atheist: an analysis of Ayaan Hirsi Ali
Longtime public atheist Ayaan Hirsi Ali just announced that she is a Christian. Her "reasons" are...interesting. We examine the life of this ex-Muslim turned ex-atheist. Ayaan's Article "Why I Am Now a Christian:"...
episode 704: My Casket is Not Your Soapbox
This show explores how funerals are often hijacked by sermonizers. Instead of honoring the dead, preachers (and families) turn memorials into religious crusades, often against the wishes of the deceased. Physicist eulogy text:...
episode 703: "Florida Man" Headlines (as Filtered Through the Bible)
"Florida Man" is an internet reference which began in 2013. It refers to an alleged prevalence of Floridians doing bizarre things. In this show, we attach "Florida Man" to Christianity.
episode 702: American Idolatry: A Christian Against Christian Nationalism (with Andrew Whitehead)
Sociologist Dr. Andrew Whitehead is a Christian. He's also a strong opponent of Christian Nationalism and far-right attempts to install an American theocracy. He joins us to talk about his new book on the subject. BOOK:...
episode 701: Nanny Software: Surveilling People "Straight"
We dive down the rabbit hole into the dysfunctional world of "morality" web services which track online browsing and block specific content. Of course, almost all of these programs are run by the religious.
episode 700: Show #700: with Drew McCoy of Genetically Modified Skeptic
Drew McCoy hosts the https://www.youtube.com/@GeneticallyModifiedSkeptic channel. He joins Seth to mark a milestone. VIDEO of this conversation: https://youtu.be/2pPzxnYD4Jg
episode 699: Ghost Stories 2023
The Ghost Stories podcast is an annual tradition, a celebration of imagination, and a journey into compelling legends about the strange, the unexplained, and the creepy. Happy Halloween!
episode 698: We of Little Faith: Why I Stopped Pretending to Believe (with Kate Cohen)
Today's guest https://katecohen.net/ is a columnist for the Washington Post and author of the new book https://katecohen.net/books/ VIDEO of this conversation: https://youtu.be/P6Mf2xVJ_g8
episode 697: Shaken Loose: A Journey into Hell (with author Ilana DeBare)
Ilana DeBare's new novel "Shaken Loose" follows fictional characters into a biblical Hell. It's an interesting tale with plenty of subtext/criticism on the Creator of eternal torture. GET THE https://www.ilanadebare.com/shaken-loose:...