Kate Cohen | WE OF LITTLE FAITH: Why I Stopped Pretending to Believe (And Maybe You Should Too)

Can an atheist and a Christian have a meaningful, friendly conversation? Can we explore our differences without being jerks to each other? Well, here's one atheist and one Christian who gave it a whirl!

 

Kate Cohen, a Washington Post contributing columnist, is a writer whose latest book, WE OF LITTLE FAITH, is "an impassioned call for nonbelievers to be honest with themselves and their families about their lack of belief—and help change the American cultural conversation." So, it was a special treat to have Kate on the program to discuss her journey to atheism and the implications of raising children as atheists in today's society. We explored a range of issues such as Kate's insights into the creative process, the importance of honesty in personal belief systems, and the intersection of atheism with culture, family, and politics. She also discusses the role of humor when tackling serious topics, the significance of understanding and openness in conversations about differing beliefs, and the perspective of facing mortality and legacy as an atheist. Additionally, we exchange personal stories, highlighting challenges and nuances in family dynamics when belief systems diverge, and explore the common ground atheists and religious folks can find in activism and moral responsibility.

 

01:46 The Art of Crafting a Book Title and Memoir Writing; 

03:24 A Special Presenation from Jesse Cohen-Greenberg; 

19:29 Navigating Family Dynamics and Beliefs; 

27:02 Engaging with Atheism and Theism; 

33:30 Understanding Atheism: Definitions and Personal Reflections; 

46:36 The Importance of Community and Morality Beyond Religion; 

48:25 Finding Awe and Wonder Without Supernatural Beliefs; 

50:29 Legacy, Memory, and Making an Impact; 

01:02:06 Navigating Family, Faith, and Identity; 

01:18:23 Reflecting on Atheism, Activism, and Social Responsibility

 

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Kate's website: https://katecohen.net/

 

Her columnist page at the Post: https://www.washingtonpost.com/people/kate-cohen/

 

Here's one of Kate's pieces in WaPo: Opinion | America doesn’t need more God. It needs more atheists. | https://wapo.st/3WaSjLl

 

A link to WE OF LITTLE FAITH: https://www.amazon.com/We-Little-Faith-Stopped-Pretending-ebook/dp/B0BV7MG25G?ref_=ast_author_mpb

 

And this is Jesse Cohen-Greenberg's music: When Will My Body Be Mine? | https://open.spotify.com/album/3GHFu2zZIBVzuwjhuK61j7?si=w_r4ZHGXQ8OJsVY3M2zYMg