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The Week in Doubt: A Podcast for Atheists, Agnostics and Whoever...
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Sunday Oct 14, 2012
Sunday Oct 14, 2012
In this week's episode I take a closer look at the phenomenon of the near death experience. In particular I examine the case of Dr. Eben Alexander; a neurosurgeon who had an NDE while in a coma. As always...thanks for listening!
Tuesday Oct 09, 2012
Tuesday Oct 09, 2012
This week: my comments on the Westboro Baptist Church and a news story about a politician/medical doctor who calls evolution a "lie from the pit of Hell". As always...thanks for listening!
Sunday Sep 23, 2012
Sunday Sep 23, 2012
This week, I cover two news stories: the continuing protests throughout the Muslim world and a story concerning some homophobic comments made by televangelist Joel Osteen. As always...Thanks for listening!
Sunday Sep 16, 2012
Sunday Sep 16, 2012
A look at the history of the temple and whether Jesus' prophecies concerning the temple's destruction were true prophecies or an invention of the gospel writers. As always...thanks for listening!
Saturday Sep 01, 2012
Saturday Sep 01, 2012
This week I discuss some controversial comments made by Father Benedict Groeschel and I also explore the question: is faith inherently noble? As always...thanks for listening!
Monday Aug 20, 2012
Monday Aug 20, 2012
In this week's episode, I discuss Thomas Jefferson and the deism of the Founding Fathers. As always...thanks for listening!
Monday Aug 13, 2012
Monday Aug 13, 2012
In this episode I discuss the concept of "the ground of all being" or "cosmic oneness". More specifically I discuss a particular talk by renowned scholar of Eastern religion, the late Alan Watts.
Sunday Aug 05, 2012
Sunday Aug 05, 2012
In this week's episode I discuss what I learned from watching a lecture by Biblical scholar Bart D. Ehrman. As always...thanks for listening!
Sunday Jul 29, 2012
Sunday Jul 29, 2012
In this episode, I briefly cover some news stories (including the recent Chik-Fil-A uproar), and discuss my own ongoing struggle to find an appropriate label for my beliefs. As always...thanks for listening!
Friday Jul 20, 2012
Friday Jul 20, 2012
In this episode I examine the blurry line between literal and figurative belief. I've also begun re-upping some of the old episodes onto youtube. As always...thanks for listening. http://www.youtube.com/user/TheWeekinDoubt?feature=mhee
Saturday Jul 14, 2012
Saturday Jul 14, 2012
In this episode I discuss the recent story of a kitten buried alive in concrete, apparently as an act of retaliation by fundamentalist Mormons. I do my best to cover the story in a fair and openminded fashion. As always...thanks for listening!
Sunday Jul 08, 2012
Sunday Jul 08, 2012
This week's episode is a mishmash of topics, including some recent Scientology related news stories, my beef with "Ancient Aliens" and a recent news story about a woman sentenced to read the Bible. As always...thanks for listening!
Monday Jul 02, 2012
Monday Jul 02, 2012
I comment on some atheist debates (yet again), briefly discuss the Book of Revelation and even find time to cover a religious news story involving the Loch Ness Monster. As always...thanks for listening.
Friday Jun 22, 2012
Friday Jun 22, 2012
In this episode I wax philosophical about how something can come from nothing; discussing the big bang and the theories of Stephen Hawking and Lawrence Krauss. Also...yet more impromptu conspiracy theory criticisms. As always, thanks for listening!
Saturday Jun 16, 2012
Saturday Jun 16, 2012
In this episode I revisit the topic of Stuart Hameroff and his theory regarding consciousness and microtubules. Also I discuss a recent news story concerning Morgan Freeman and his thoughts on God. As always, thanks for listening!
Tuesday Jun 05, 2012
Tuesday Jun 05, 2012
A discussion of the belief in an afterlife and my reasons for doubting. As always, thanks for listening!
Sunday May 13, 2012
Sunday May 13, 2012
A look at the plight of animals (including us) and the religious implications... As always...thanks for listening!
Sunday May 06, 2012
Sunday May 06, 2012
A look at the phenomenon of "hidden hands": that feeling that someone or something is guiding or protecting us. Some of the related topics I touch on include Carl Jung's concept of "synchronicity" as well as the beliefs of legendary author Joseph Campbell. As always, thanks for listening!
Saturday Apr 28, 2012
Saturday Apr 28, 2012
A brief history of Creationism. Also a personal Mea Culpa as I take time to eat some crow... As always thanks for listening! If you enjoy the show please visit our Facebook page. http://www.facebook.com/TheWeekInDoubtPodcast
Monday Apr 23, 2012
Monday Apr 23, 2012
In this episode: Memorializing Christopher Hitchens, Ted Talk references and my comments on the latest episode of Real Time with Bill Maher. As always, thanks for listening!