Before the Old and New Testaments were combined and called the Bible, the debate about the Christian faith centered on an event, not a book. We believe Jesus rose from the dead, but not because the Bible says so. We believe because of the testimony of eyewitnesses who gave up everything - including their lives - because of their confidence in Jesus.

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Ever wondered why modern Christianity often seems unattractive and leaves you feeling stuck between doubt and atheism? We're diving into the concept of false gods in Christianity and exploring the reasons behind this dilemma. Listen in as we reflect on how various gods throughout history have been given up and how early Christians were considered atheists by their culture.

In today's episode, we discuss the version of Christianity many of us grew up with and the two common characteristics that underpin it. We identify the false gods often presented to us, such as the bodyguard God and the God of judgment, and examine Karen Armstrong's view that many of us are left with an incoherent concept of God. Learn how our experiences and understanding of reality may have led us to reject the wrong God.

Finally, we investigate the false gods of the 'No Testament' and the dangers of relying on a God who only explains the unexplainable. Discover how science should not be seen as opposed to faith, but rather an exploration of how God works, and how our understanding of things does not remove the importance or necessity for a creator. If you or someone you know has walked away from religion or the church, it might just be because you were presented with a version of God that never existed.

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Faith in No Testament gods leads to unmet expectations, childhood explanations, ill-informed interpretations, and blatant manipulation. We invent these “gods” based on expectations we put on the true God. That’s an irrational way to determine if God is real.

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Faith in No Testament gods leads to unmet expectations, childhood explanations, ill-informed interpretations, and blatant manipulation. We invent these “gods” based on expectations we put on the true God. That’s an irrational way to determine if God is real.

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Who among us hasn't struggled with the concept of God and faith at some point in our lives? It's a question as old as humanity itself, and on today's episode, we explore the challenges of believing in God and why so many people, particularly former Christians, find themselves disconnected from religion. We examine the phenomenon of the 'nones' – those who don't necessarily identify as atheists, but simply have no interest in faith or religion.

Diving into the complexities of atheism, we discuss thought-provoking questions like, where did something come from nothing, and how did that something evolve into us? We also explore atheist Christopher Hitchens' intriguing idea of the 'illusion of the mind' and the notion that a world governed by physics leaves no room for free will. Join us for this enlightening conversation and stay engaged with the series as we attempt to uncover who truly needs God.

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If you don’t believe in God or are on the verge of giving up on God, it’s probably not because of a thoroughly researched rational conclusion. It’s probably more personal than that. Atheism hasn’t become more appealing. Your version of theism has lost its appeal or doesn’t seem real. Stick around in the weeks to come as we continue to explore the question, Who needs God?

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If you don’t believe in God or are on the verge of giving up on God, it’s probably not because of a thoroughly researched rational conclusion. It’s probably more personal than that. Atheism hasn’t become more appealing. Your version of theism has lost its appeal or doesn’t seem real. Stick around in the weeks to come as we continue to explore the question, Who needs God?

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We grow as we stretch ourselves beyond our genetic generosity. We are all wired for generosity, but we experience this wiring in different ways. Understanding our profiles can help us leverage our natural inclinations and also challenge us to recognize areas in which we can grow.

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We grow as we stretch ourselves beyond our genetic generosity. We are all wired for generosity, but we experience this wiring in different ways. Understanding our profiles can help us leverage our natural inclinations and also challenge us to recognize areas in which we can grow.

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We grow as we stretch ourselves beyond our genetic generosity. We are all wired for generosity, but we experience this wiring in different ways. Understanding our profiles can help us leverage our natural inclinations and also challenge us to recognize areas in which we can grow.

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