In this episode, I discuss the reasons why I left Christianity. Topics include how I became comfortable disagreeing with the Bible, being pressured to speak in tongues as a child, my thoughts on religious experiences, basing beliefs on evidence rather than moral pressure, God’s immoral actions and commandments in the Old Testament, why typical Christian responses to these passages are unconvincing, and why Christians often dismiss stories like mine as being ill-motivated. Buckle up, this one’s going to be a wild ride.

This episode is highly graphic and very personal. Probably not suited for children. Listener discretion is advised.

Immoral Old Testament Passages:

2 Samuel 6:6-7 God kills Uzzah for trying to protect the ark

Leviticus 20:13 Commandment to kill those who practice homosexuality

Deuteronomy 22:13-21 Commandment to stone to death brides who aren’t virgins

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I'm no longer a Christian, but Christianity will always hold a special place in my heart. I'll explain why I left Christianity in part 2, but in this episode, I share all the things I love about the Christian faith.

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Detransitioner Chloe Cole shares her story and critiques transgender ideology. We then reflect on some kernels of truth in the movement.


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In this episode, I talk about some ways that self-expression can be a force for good in the world, and I put on full display my sick acapella skills.

Mr. Rogers interview segment:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BDojoOiKLuc&ab_channel=HaqueCentreofActing%26Creativity%28HCAC%29

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In this episode, I discuss the ways that the terms "homophobic", "transphobic," and "fatphobic" often misconstrue what’s really going on in another person's mind.

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Is it wrong to watch depictions of evil in our entertainment? Can watching evil actions ever be beneficial? Can entertainment morally corrupt us?

In this episode, I analyze some ways in which depictions of evil in our entertainment (books, movies, music, etc.) can be both valuable in some cases and morally corrupting in others.

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People often say things like "you shouldn't judge" or "don't be so judgmental," but what exactly does this criticism mean? Is it really immoral to form a belief about whether someone's actions were right or wrong? I think not. So in this episode, I will try to convince you that judging is actually a valuable tool for leading a virtuous life, and I'll also address some important worries people have about judging that we must be careful to avoid, like making judgments that are ill-informed or when we let our judgments cloud our entire view of a person.

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In this final episode of 2023, I share some reflections on the year as well as my appreciation for the Virtue Vibes podcast.

Afterwards, I discuss how the philosophic spirit gets crushed by certain bad practices in conversations, like when we make people feel like they’re walking on eggshells, or when modern day antiracists throw loose accusations of “racist!” around, causing white people to withhold their honest thoughts when talking about race-related issues. I then discuss two reasons why we should encourage open and honest feedback. This section is a re-release of a guest appearance I made on Micro-Digressions: A Philosophy Podcast with Spencer Case.

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