About this episode

Delanie Fischer engages in a thought-provoking discussion with Phil Zuckerman about the existence of God and the implications of various belief systems.

Delanie Fischer chats with Phil Zuckerman—prominent sociologist, author, professor of secular studies, and founder of the first academic Secular Studies department in the U.S.—about atheism, agnosticism, and theism, including some of the most compelling arguments for and against religion and the existence of God, and how religiosity, skepticism, and secularism shape society. Whether you're a devout believer, a lifelong skeptic, or somewhere in between, this conversation will make you reflect on what you believe, why you believe it, and inspire you to sharpen the arguments behind it. Episode Highlights: Atheism, Agnosticism, Theism, Secularism, and Humanism Debunking Common Stereotypes About Atheists Religion vs. Secularism: Which Benefits Society More? How Internet Use, Opportunity, and Welfare Impact Religiosity An Argument for the Existence of God: The Watchmaker Analogy Can Both Miracles AND Atrocities Be Attributed to God? The Problem of Omnipresence, Omnipotence, Goodness & Free Will The Appeal to Ignorance: The Pilot Example Can You Thrive Without Belief in God or Gods? What Can Everyone Agree on Despite Different Beliefs? Books by Phil Zuckerman…

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