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Hemant Mehta is an author, a YouTuber, and an atheist activist. During our conversation, Hemant talks about his journey to atheism, the threat of Christian nationalism to secular society, and the atheist and secular movements. He also addresses the loss of community felt by those who leave religion, and the life and legacy of Daniel Dennett, including his work with The Clergy Project.
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00:00 Intro
00:44 Hemant's personal and religious background
07:05 Hemant's experience losing his religious belief
08:47 Has Hemant's atheism changed him?
11:37 What persuaded Hemant to become an atheist?
14:56 Modern instances of religious overreach into secular society
20:44 Hemant's definition of atheism
23:00 What motivates Hemant's work
30:57 Christian nationalism in America
36:32 Reasons for optimism
42:26 The loss of community as people leave religion
47:05 Does Hemant have doubts about his atheist convictions?
49:29 Who does Hemant go to for information?
55:56 Dan Dennett and The Clergy Project
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Hemant Mehta is an author, a YouTuber, and an atheist activist. During our conversation, Hemant talks about his journey to atheism, the threat of Christian nationalism to secular society, and the atheist and secular movements. He also addresses the loss of community felt by those who leave religion, and the life and legacy of Daniel Dennett, including his work with The Clergy Project.
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Keep Talking Substack
Rate on Spotify
Rate on Apple Podcasts
Social media and all episodes
------------
Support via Venmo
Support on Substack
Support on Patreon
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00:00 Intro
00:44 Hemant's personal and religious background
07:05 Hemant's experience losing his religious belief
08:47 Has Hemant's atheism changed him?
11:37 What persuaded Hemant to become an atheist?
14:56 Modern instances of religious overreach into secular society
20:44 Hemant's definition of atheism
23:00 What motivates Hemant's work
30:57 Christian nationalism in America
36:32 Reasons for optimism
42:26 The loss of community as people leave religion
47:05 Does Hemant have doubts about his atheist convictions?
49:29 Who does Hemant go to for information?
55:56 Dan Dennett and The Clergy Project

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