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TheThinkingAtheist The Thinking Atheist
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4.7 • 2.2K Ratings
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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.
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The Atheist Handbook to the Old Testament (with Dr. Joshua Bowen)
Atheists often speak about the contradictions and atrocities rampant throughout the Bible, but they often enter those conversations without all of the information. Assyriologist Dr. Joshua Bowen is author of the new book, "The Atheist Handbook to the Old Testament: Volume One" (https://amzn.to/3xcdVqM), and he joins us for some prime examples of how we can know more and be better when talking about the Christian scriptures.
VIDEO of this conversation on YouTube: https://youtu.be/yNMa6kGOEZQ
Dr. Josh on Twitter: @DJHammurabi1
Website: https://www.digitalhammurabi.com/who-are-digital-hammurabi -
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Belief and the Brain: a Psychiatrist and a Neuroscientist on Evolution and Religion
Dr. Andy Thomson is a psychiatrist and author of "Why We Believe in God(s): A Concise Guide to the Science of Faith. Dr. John Wathey is a computational biologist, neuroscientist, and author of "The Illusion of God's Presence: The Biological Origins of Spiritual Longing."
Both men discuss how human evolution so often informs religious beliefs.
Dr. Thomson's book: https://amzn.to/32m06J6
Dr. Wathey's book: https://amzn.to/3eapMhe -
Fear of the Devil: Paranoia and Panic by the "Divinely Protected"
Have you ever noticed how devout believers claiming safety and victory are ALWAYS freaking out about Satan, dark forces, and evil conspiracy? We explore this contradiction.
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Love, Last Wishes, and a Life Well-Lived
In this caller-driven show, we get philosophical about life, the end of life, and how we choose to be remembered.
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Fall River: Death and the Devil in a Massachusetts Town
The Epix Network just released the new 4-part docuseries, "Fall River," which chronicles the murders of 3 women against the backdrop of the Satanic Panic. Director/Producer James Buddy Day joins Seth Andrews for a conversation about the series, the story, and how fears of Satanism fueled public perception (and the eventual conviction) over forty years ago.
OFFICIAL SITE FOR "FALL RIVER:" https://press.epix.com/programs/fall-river
Customer Reviews
Enlightening
Awesome content and always enjoyable. If new to Seth / The Thinking Atheist I recommend the episode What Christians (Probably) Don’t Know About Christmas.
Soothing, reasonable Atheist voice
Seth is unlike most Atheists. He does not back you into a corner or get your hackles up. He is the most calm reasonable person I listen to. Even staunch Christians would like him given a chance.
Glorious
Thank goodness for these champions of thought.
That was a review a wrote years ago. I can’t say that anymore. Seth traded one harmful ideology for another. I’m so tired of people on all sides nut picking the worst of the “other”. We don’t live in a binary world.