Caller thinks he can prove the existence of God to a scientist, a software engineer, and a lawyer, by resorting to the "first mover" argument. The program's hosts don't agree, and they show him the flaws in his reasoning.
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Showing posts with label mythicism. Show all posts
Showing posts with label mythicism. Show all posts
Monday, December 23, 2024
Sunday, December 22, 2024
Happy Winter Solstice (Dan Barker and Annie Laurie Gaylor, Freethought Radio podcast)
The Winter Solstice (December 21 this year) is the real reason for the season.
We celebrate this festive time of year with music and freethought humor, including songs and performances by Kristin Lems, Dan Barker, Tim Minchin, Roy Zimmerman, Irving Berlin, Trey Parker, Tom Lehrer, the London Humanist Choir, Ken Lonnquist and Brent Michael Davids.
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Tuesday, September 3, 2024
The Real Reasons Why People Become Atheists (ReligionForBreakfast)
Scholars have identified the primary reason why theists become atheists: Credibility Enhancing Displays, or CREDs for short. CREDs are behaviors that people use to demonstrate their genuine commitment to a belief, value, or principle. These displays make the beliefs seem more credible and trustworthy to others, thereby enhancing the likelihood that observers will adopt similar beliefs or practices. Basically, if your co-religionists are not "practicing what they preach," there is a higher likelihood a theist will become an atheist.
This video was made possible through the support of Grant 61928 from the John Templeton Foundation managed by The Queen’s University of Belfast. The opinions expressed in this publication are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the John Templeton Foundation or The Queen’s University of Belfast.
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This video was made possible through the support of Grant 61928 from the John Templeton Foundation managed by The Queen’s University of Belfast. The opinions expressed in this publication are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the John Templeton Foundation or The Queen’s University of Belfast.
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Sunday, July 21, 2024
What is Jesus Mythicism: Godless Engineer Interview
In this enlightening episode, our host continues his deep dive with the renowned Godless Engineer, exploring the intriguing subject of mythicism. Building on their previous conversation, they delve into the complexities of mythicism, examining the evidence and lack thereof for the historical existence of Jesus.
Godless Engineer, also known as John, shares his insights on how early Jewish Christians might have reinterpreted existing scriptures to create the figure of Jesus, paralleling the development of other mystery cults of the time. They discuss the implications of Paul's writings, the influence of mystery cults, and the reinterpretation of Old Testament scriptures.
Throughout the episode, our host and Godless Engineer address common objections and questions, including the argument that similar mystery cults were created by Satan to confuse believers. They also touch on the importance of critical thinking and the challenges of confronting deeply held beliefs with historical analysis.
This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in the historical roots of Christianity, the development of religious stories, and the application of critical thinking to religious claims. Tune in for a thought-provoking discussion that challenges conventional narratives and offers new perspectives on ancient beliefs.
Godless Engineer, also known as John, shares his insights on how early Jewish Christians might have reinterpreted existing scriptures to create the figure of Jesus, paralleling the development of other mystery cults of the time. They discuss the implications of Paul's writings, the influence of mystery cults, and the reinterpretation of Old Testament scriptures.
Throughout the episode, our host and Godless Engineer address common objections and questions, including the argument that similar mystery cults were created by Satan to confuse believers. They also touch on the importance of critical thinking and the challenges of confronting deeply held beliefs with historical analysis.
This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in the historical roots of Christianity, the development of religious stories, and the application of critical thinking to religious claims. Tune in for a thought-provoking discussion that challenges conventional narratives and offers new perspectives on ancient beliefs.
(This is titled as Part 2, but Part 1 was on a different topic and you don't need to hear it before this one.)
Monday, May 13, 2024
Why People Don't Understand Mythicism?
Does Jesus Historicity Make Better Sense Than Mythicism? Dr. Richard Carrier
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Sunday, January 7, 2024
Emily Olson challenged prayer at city council meetings in Owosso, Michigan (Dan Barker and Annie Laurie Gaylor, Freethought Radio podcast)
Emily Olson, a very brave member of the Owosso, Michigan city council, tells us what happened when she challenged prayer at board meetings.
Then we speak with the founder and president of Atheists in Kenya Harrison Mumia about that group's successful lawsuit challenging government discrimination against atheists and their activities to promote human rights in a country drenched with religion.
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Saturday, October 21, 2023
"A Black Guy's Guide to the Constitution" -- Elie Mystal
His speech begins 5:00 minutes in, after his bio is read and his award is presented.
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Wednesday, August 9, 2023
Humanly Possible (Dan Barker and Annie Laurie Gaylor, Freethought Radio podcast)
We announce a new lawsuit to stop Oklahoma officials from creating the nation's first religious public charter school.
After hearing Rupert Brooke's poem "Heaven" (from the point of view of a fish) set to music by Dan Barker, Annie Laurie Gaylor questions why so many Americans still believe in angels.
Then, British author Sarah Bakewell tells us about her new book Humanly Possible: Seven Hundred Years of Humanist Freethinking, Inquiry, and Hope.
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Sunday, July 30, 2023
Ban the Bible? (Dan Barker and Annie Laurie Gaylor, Freethought Radio podcast)
FFRF attorney Chris Line explains why many evangelicals are boycotting the "Barbie" movie. Colorado activist Rob Rogers tells us how he is protesting book banning by insisting that the bible should also be banned. Then we remember freethinking author and editor James A. Haught, from West Virginia, who died this week at age 91.
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Sunday, May 28, 2023
I Am Dying Out Loud: ONE NATION, ALL BELIEFS (Daniel Miller and Bradley Onishi; Straight White American Jesus podcast)
On this episode of ONE NATION, ALL BELIEFS (subscribe links below): Dave Warnock was caught up in the Jesus movement of the 70s and lived the bulk of his life as a Charismatic Evangelical, serving as a pastor on three different church staffs.
Following several years of internal struggle, Dave came to the conclusion in 2011 that he no longer believed in a personal God. In 2019 he was diagnosed with ALS (Lou Gehrig’s disease), a progressive neurodegenerative disease with an average 3-5 year life expectancy. In early 2023, Dave, along with Bevin Jett and Sheila Hoover, founded I Am Dying Out Loud, a nonprofit organization with the mission to enhance the quality of life by advocating against the unwanted intrusion of religion in the areas of healthcare, dying, and death, and by providing “bucket list” moments for those diagnosed with ALS.
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Following several years of internal struggle, Dave came to the conclusion in 2011 that he no longer believed in a personal God. In 2019 he was diagnosed with ALS (Lou Gehrig’s disease), a progressive neurodegenerative disease with an average 3-5 year life expectancy. In early 2023, Dave, along with Bevin Jett and Sheila Hoover, founded I Am Dying Out Loud, a nonprofit organization with the mission to enhance the quality of life by advocating against the unwanted intrusion of religion in the areas of healthcare, dying, and death, and by providing “bucket list” moments for those diagnosed with ALS.
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Sunday, March 19, 2023
Tuesday, March 7, 2023
Will Larkins & Max Nibert: Student Activist Awardees (Freedom From Religion Foundation National Conference speeches)
Will Larkins spoke about his internationally-covered protests of Florida’s “Don’t Say Gay” law. As a junior at Winter Park High School, he was one of the organizers of the impressive Say Gay Anyway walkout of 500 students in March. He also testified in person before the Florida Legislature against the punitive measure.
Max Nibert gained notoriety following his initiation and orchestration of a walk-out at Huntington High School over a religious revival sermon held on campus with students forced to attend. He is a lead plaintiff in the FFRF lawsuit against his school. Max is proud to claim his Appalachian upbringing as a driving force behind his political and humanitarian passions.
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Max Nibert gained notoriety following his initiation and orchestration of a walk-out at Huntington High School over a religious revival sermon held on campus with students forced to attend. He is a lead plaintiff in the FFRF lawsuit against his school. Max is proud to claim his Appalachian upbringing as a driving force behind his political and humanitarian passions.
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Tuesday, January 10, 2023
Conversation with Julia Sweeney (Freedom From Religion Foundation National Conference speeches)
FFRF's co-president, Dan Barker, interviewed Julia Sweeney at our 2022 National Convention in San Antonio.
Sweeney, an actress, comedian, author and director, was cast member on Saturday Night Live from 1990 to 1994 and has created several one-person comedy shows. Her third one-person show, “Julia Sweeney: Older & Wider” has run in New York, Los Angeles, Chicago and at an FFRF convention. It was filmed and will be released in 2023. She is also a recipient of FFRF’s “Emperor Has No Clothes” Award.
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Sweeney, an actress, comedian, author and director, was cast member on Saturday Night Live from 1990 to 1994 and has created several one-person comedy shows. Her third one-person show, “Julia Sweeney: Older & Wider” has run in New York, Los Angeles, Chicago and at an FFRF convention. It was filmed and will be released in 2023. She is also a recipient of FFRF’s “Emperor Has No Clothes” Award.
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Monday, January 9, 2023
U.S. Reps. Jared Huffman & Jamie Raskin: Congressional Freethought Caucus (Freedom From Religion Foundation National Conference speeches)
U.S. Reps. Jared Huffman and Jamie Raskin have been stalwart defenders of secularism in Congress, as founding members and co-chairs of the Congressional Freethought Caucus.
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Friday, November 25, 2022
James-OH | Biblical Prophecies Are Physical Proof Of God | Atheist Experience 26.46
This caller hopes to prove the prophecies of the Bible came true. He learns instead from the scientists some facts about evolution, the origins of the universe, the origins of life, and how we know what we know.
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Sunday, November 20, 2022
Frisco -AZ | Atheists Are The Worst Of Humanity | Atheist Experience 26.46
Frisco from AZ is working hard to figure out the mind-state of Atheists, but not too hard because we’re weird and the worst of human beings. Yes. We are laughing.
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Sunday, March 20, 2022
The Bible Geek Podcast 22-003 (Robert M. Price)
The crucifixion story in all four gospels had to have been based on Josephus’ story of rescuing a friend from crucifixion. All four gospels were written after the Josephus “rescue”, so there is not a problem with the dates. But Paul talks about Christ’s crucifixion and resurrection before the Josephus rescue occurred. How did he know about it?
Concerning Pau's vision about the "Last Supper", I had for a long time accepted the mythicist argument that this was a vision Paul received from Christ and not something that went back to the historical Jesus, or a tradition of Jesus. But didn't Christians start having visions of Jesus only AFTER his death and resurrection? How would Paul be having a vision of Jesus BEFORE he even dies and resurrects??
1 Cor 11 says this happened on "the night he was handed over".
Could you explain the original language of the Old Testament, the language of the manuscripts, and how the text has evolved?
What is your understanding of why the word "jealous" is used to describe God?
What is Ephesians 3:18 about?
Is the object missing from the sentence?
Why are there four dimensions in the Pauline hyperreality?
Is Leviathan evil?
If a sun god is transformed into a human hero, for example Samson, is this demythologization?
And is demythologization the opposite of euhemerism?
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Sunday, January 30, 2022
Ron Reagan: Unabashed Atheist
Ron Reagan Jr. reflects on what’s changed since he first recorded an infamous ad for FFRF in 2014.
Learn more about the Freedom From Religion Foundation at ffrf.org.
Learn more about the Freedom From Religion Foundation at ffrf.org.
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Saturday, December 25, 2021
I Miss Christopher Hitchens: Remembering Hitch on the 10th Anniversary of his Death (Seth Andrews; The Thinking Atheist podcast)
We lost Hitch on December 15th, 2011. In this broadcast, we hear his voice, enjoy his mastery of language, and remember.
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Sunday, November 28, 2021
Hi, I’m an Atheist! -- David G. McAfee (Julia Sweeney; Point of Inquiry podcast)
On today’s episode we introduce the show’s new guest host, Julia Sweeney and her interview with author David G. McAfee on his new book, Hi, I’m an Atheist!: What That Means and How to Talk About It with Others.
McAfee and Sweeney speak about the new book, how it helped Sweeney get back in touch with her atheism roots, his journey being raised in a religious household and becoming a non-believer, his challenges as an atheist in a Religious Studies program, what he sees in the bible from a literary perspective rather than from the perspective of a devout christian, and the role religion has in society.
David G. McAfee is a journalist, religious studies scholar, and author of Disproving Christianity and other Secular Writings, as well as a contributor to American Atheist magazine. McAfee attended University of California, Santa Barbara, and graduated with a dual-degree in English and Religious Studies with an emphasis on Christianity and Mediterranean religions. He lives in California.
Julia Sweeney is known for her work on Saturday Night Live and as a pioneer for atheism. Her inspiring one-person stage show, Letting Go of God, chronicles her personal journey from Catholicism to atheism. In addition to being an actress Sweeney is a new addition to the Center for Inquiry board.
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McAfee and Sweeney speak about the new book, how it helped Sweeney get back in touch with her atheism roots, his journey being raised in a religious household and becoming a non-believer, his challenges as an atheist in a Religious Studies program, what he sees in the bible from a literary perspective rather than from the perspective of a devout christian, and the role religion has in society.
David G. McAfee is a journalist, religious studies scholar, and author of Disproving Christianity and other Secular Writings, as well as a contributor to American Atheist magazine. McAfee attended University of California, Santa Barbara, and graduated with a dual-degree in English and Religious Studies with an emphasis on Christianity and Mediterranean religions. He lives in California.
Julia Sweeney is known for her work on Saturday Night Live and as a pioneer for atheism. Her inspiring one-person stage show, Letting Go of God, chronicles her personal journey from Catholicism to atheism. In addition to being an actress Sweeney is a new addition to the Center for Inquiry board.
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