A discussion on theism and religion with Ex-Theist Malik Lendell

YouTube version of this podcast: https://youtu.be/gJ0hKU5n6II

Timestamps:

0:00 Introductions1:20 Rene's background as a deist and how he became an atheist.5:20 The importance of YouTube videos and other online content criticizing religion. Rene and Lilith's podcast - why they started it and the kind of content they produce.7:49 Did Rene find any downside to leaving religion and becoming an atheist.10:50 The experience machine (thought experiment). How Rene felt about realizing the harsh realities of life and that there is no heaven or hell?14:12 Rene's experience chatting with Muslims online -Muslims Basing their argument on axiomatic assumptions. Pressupositionalist approach taken by Muslims. The Quran claims that contradictions are not from God.21:30 Are critics of Islam taking the same presuppositionalism positions by saying Muhammad is not a true prophet?24:10 Generic fallacy - Can we trust ex-Muslims and atheists to help us understand true Islam? Exploring things outside of our normal circle in order to improve our perspective.27:44 Can you get the true meaning of Islam by using English translations only and not the Arabic versions of the Quran?28:50 Has Rene ever read the Quran? Which translation? Which one is the best English translation of the Quran?32:10 The ambiguity problems of the Quran. How oral translations led to variants in the Quran.34:28 What would make for a convincing miracle to Abdullah and Rene? Fake prophets - the nation of Islam, Joseph Smith.38:12 Is it true that slaves who accepted Islam were set free? Muhammad owned slaves and even engaged in sex with female slaves - The apologetics that Muslims use to justify Muhammad's actions.42:20 Content on evolution - Intermediate fossil that supports evolution. Channels with better content on evolution.43:03 Hadith about consent. The triple talaq problem and women not being granted such opportunities.45:40 Are there parallels between Islamic slavery and slavery in Christianity.48:13 Rene's perspective on whether Islam can be reformed.51:10 Do many people stick to Islam/religion because of cultural connections and not a clear understanding of the source materials?53:00 Should we convert someone who is holding religion as a source of hope in times of difficulties?57:38 Channel announcements59:25 Rene's experience with Muslims in German. By and large, are Muslims positively contributing to German society?1:04:35 Strawmaning Islam. Trolls. Incident when Abdullah was "debunked". Shifting positions when presented with better information and evidence.1:12:45 Will Muslims acknowledge if someone objectively disproves Islam?1:14:00 Final remarks