Talk Heathen

Secular Humanism Is More Moral Than Religion! Prove Us Wrong! | TH 10.44

1.2K views · 10h ago · 1:27:26

In today's episode of Talk Heathen, Doctor Ben and first-time co-host Steve Ghikadis, with Jamie The Blind Limey lurking in a shark costume, ask whether secular humanism offers a better moral foundation than religion! Bob in NY, a Catholic, says the world would be better if everyone followed Jesus' example. But which Jesus: the Trinity member behind Old Testament atrocities? How does original sin square with starving children?

Topics: Bob-NY | World Is Better Following Jesus · Dustin-GA | Where Does Secular Morality Come From?

"Objective" Morals Aren't Objective! Prove Us Wrong! | TH 10.43

3.2K views · 1w ago · 1:30:33

In today's episode of Talk Heathen, Scott Dickie, ObjectivelyDan, and Jamie The Blind Limey tackle the thorny question of objective versus subjective morality, divine command theory, and whether free will is just a convenient excuse for God's inaction.

Topics: Donald-LA | Pursuing Objective Morality Without Defining It · James-OH | Free Will As Excuse For Divine Inaction

God Rewards Obedience, Not Goodness! Prove Us Wrong! | TH 10.42

3K views · 2w ago · 1:29:54

The biblical God doesn't ask you to be good, he asks you to be obedient. Slaughter the Amalekites, stone the blasphemer, execute the homosexual. None of that is good, but God commanded it and rewarded compliance. Meanwhile a kind, generous atheist who spent their life helping others goes to hell for the crime of not believing.

"Trusting Science Is Faith" — No, It Really Isn't

1.9K views · 2w ago · 13:42

traffic cone argues that believing the Earth is round without personally doing experiments is faith, equating it to religious faith. Hosts distinguish between accessible evidence and absence of evidence. Call the show on Sundays 1:00pm-2:00pm CDT: 1-512-991-9242

"Trusting Science Is Faith" — No, It Really Isn't

2.5K views · 2w ago · 13:42

traffic cone argues that believing the Earth is round without personally doing experiments is faith, equating it to religious faith. Hosts distinguish between accessible evidence and absence of evidence. Call the show on Sundays 1:00pm-2:00pm CDT: 1-512-991-9242

I don't think the words you're saying mean what you think they do...

3.3K views · 2w ago · 5:32

Georgi attempts to explain how belief systems affect reality and argues that without historical divisions we wouldn't have concepts like crime. Hosts struggle to follow the argument's coherence. Call the show on Sundays 1:00pm-2:00pm CDT: 1-512-991-9242

I don't think the words you're saying mean what you think they do...

2.9K views · 2w ago · 5:32

Georgi attempts to explain how belief systems affect reality and argues that without historical divisions we wouldn't have concepts like crime. Hosts struggle to follow the argument's coherence. Call the show on Sundays 1:00pm-2:00pm CDT: 1-512-991-9242

Does Religion Create Community Or Does Community Create Religion?

794 views · 2w ago · 58:00

yh explores whether faith is evolutionarily adaptive, discusses objective morality requiring God, and examines religion's role in community cohesion. Hosts push back on conflating community psychology with religion. Call the show on Sundays 1:00pm-2:00pm CDT: 1-512-991-9242

Does Religion Create Community Or Does Community Create Religion?

302 views · 2w ago · 58:00

yh explores whether faith is evolutionarily adaptive, discusses objective morality requiring God, and examines religion's role in community cohesion. Hosts push back on conflating community psychology with religion. Call the show on Sundays 1:00pm-2:00pm CDT: 1-512-991-9242

Faith Is Not A Reliable Path To Truth! Prove Us Wrong! | TH 10.41

1.7K views · 3w ago · 1:30:01

In today's episode of Talk Heathen, Richard Gilliver, Doctor Ben, and Jamie The Blind Limey tackle faith, morality, and whether believing scientists counts as religion! Georgi in Bulgaria attempts to explain how belief systems shape reality and claims that without historical divisions we wouldn't have concepts like crime. The hosts struggle to follow the logic. If beliefs create reality, why can't we all just believe ourselves into utopia?

Topics: Georgi-(Bulgaria) | Belief Systems Shape Reality

"Eternal Torture Is Loving" — A Muslim Caller Defends God's Punishment

632 views · 3w ago · 20:52

Call the show on Sundays 1:00pm-2:00pm CDT: 1-512-991-9242 Find all of our links here The podcast may be found at Note: We request pronouns as part of the call screening process on our shows, and we display the pronouns our callers provide. If you see a caller with no pronouns indicated, this is because they chose not to provide us with any, and we respect that decision.

"Eternal Torture Is Loving" — A Muslim Caller Defends God's Punishment

912 views · 3w ago · 20:52

Call the show on Sundays 1:00pm-2:00pm CDT: 1-512-991-9242 Find all of our links here The podcast may be found at Note: We request pronouns as part of the call screening process on our shows, and we display the pronouns our callers provide. If you see a caller with no pronouns indicated, this is because they chose not to provide us with any, and we respect that decision.

Is The Soulmate Concept Keeping Theists In Bad Relationships?

565 views · 3w ago · 28:37

Isaiah asks whether the concept of soulmates is harmful to relationships, especially for theists who believe in literal souls. The hosts discuss compatibility, effort in relationships, and how religious ideas of soulmates can trap people.

Is The Soulmate Concept Keeping Theists In Bad Relationships?

895 views · 3w ago · 28:37

Isaiah asks whether the concept of soulmates is harmful to relationships, especially for theists who believe in literal souls. The hosts discuss compatibility, effort in relationships, and how religious ideas of soulmates can trap people.

God's Love Is TOTALLY Conditional! Prove Us Wrong! | TH 10.40

3.3K views · 4w ago · 1:29:30

In today's episode of Talk Heathen, Jamie The Blind Limey, Scott Dickie, and The Beard of Empathy tackle soulmates, conditional love, and whether eternal torture can ever be loving. Isaiah in Canada questions if the soulmate concept harms relationships, especially for theists who believe in literal souls. Do religious ideas of destined partners trap people in bad relationships? The hosts explore how compatibility requires effort, not divine matchmaking.

Topics: Isaiah-(Canada) | Soulmates Concept Harmful To Relationships