The Atheist Experience

The Atheist Experience 30.11 with The Cross Examiner and JMike

In today’s episode of the Atheist Experience, The Cross Examiner and JMike confront the alarming rise of Christian nationalism in the military and the psychological weight of deconversion! From the ethics of animal consumption to the mechanics of prophecy, the hosts challenge callers to ground their reality in evidence rather than "personal truth."Michael in NM asks about slavery and murder but shifts to veganism. Hosts discuss legal distinctions, altruistic evolution, and moral anti-realism. Is speciesism just biological conditioning? What threshold makes a life worth saving?Debbie in FL asks why believers proselytize. Graham uses a "drain cleaner" analogy to explain the theist mindset of "saving" people. JMike suggests using rattling questions. Can we bridge the gap if "no" means "not enough bribe"?Chapter on TikTok asks for the best theistic argument. JMike and Graham dismantle the "look at the trees" and fine-tuning claims. They identify the "presuppositional" trap. Why use God as a placeholder for things science hasn't explained yet?Pete in MI uses a family coincidence to claim "personal truth." The hosts critique mind-dependent reality and the failure to investigate natural causes. Is a spooky feeling sufficient evidence, or just a coincidence counting the hits?Marcus in New Zealand cites prophecy about a magazine. Hosts expose circular logic and unfalsifiable claims. They urge him to raise his bar for evidence. Can savvy predictions prove God, or are they just savvy humans counting hits?Thank you for joining us this week! We will see you next time!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-atheist-experience--3254896/support.

The Atheist Experience 30.10 with Justin, Allegedly Ian, and Dr. Blitz

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The Atheist Experience 30.09 with Secular Rarity and Godless Engineer

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The Atheist Experience 30.08 with Justin and Jon the Skeptick (@TruthWanted)

In today’s episode of the Atheist Experience, Justin and Jon the Skeptic explore the shrinking "God of the Gaps" and the carnages of evolution! They challenge faith-based morality and the logical hurdles of deism in an eternal universe.Mark in FL argues biological codes require a creator as abiogenesis is undemonstrated. Hosts call this a "God of the Gaps" placeholder with no explanatory power. They compare his god to a unicorn. Is DNA really proof of divine intent?Alfie in TX asks if biblical morality has utility. Hosts identify these "high" values in Stoicism and Confucius. They argue against keeping the "rolls" with the "cyanide" of slavery. Did Jesus actually endorse harsh Mosaic laws?Ryan in PA seeks clarification on the burden of proof for faith. Hosts assert any claim requires evidence. They distinguish between religious faith and secular hope for a second chance. Is everyone technically agnostic?Hayden asks why the Bible uses water imagery for salvation. Hosts link baptism to ancient rituals where sin was treated as physical filth to be washed away with divine detergents. Can baptism truly cleanse a moral impurity?Thank you for joining us this week! We will see you next time!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-atheist-experience--3254896/support.

The Atheist Experience 30.07 with The Cross Examiner and Jim Barrows

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