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NOTE: NEW EPISODES OF "RESCUING JESUS (AND AMERICA) FROM THE RELIGIOUS RIGHT" ARE NOW AVAILABLE. Hello, my name is Ken Schei, I'm the founder and President of "Atheists for Jesus". And yes, as the name implies, I am an atheist for Jesus. Now, I'm sure that most of you are asking: "Just what in the heck is an Atheist for Jesus?" Fair enough! I realize that this may well appear to be a contradiction of terms, so I'd best start out by defining my use of these terms. First of all, what I mean by ...
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(NOTE: Some of these podcasts were recorded during the Bush Administration and the material is rather dated. However the overarching danger presented by the Religious Right still exists, and the information contained in these podcasts is still relevant. New episodes [2010] will be identified by RJ 2.0 in the title.) Jesus instructed us to be righteous, to be meek, to be pure of heart, to be merciful, and to be peacemakers. How well do you think that the members of the religious right are doi ...
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A look at how Luke attempted to show Paul in a better light.
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Episode 14: Paul: Apostle or Apostate? Part Three
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Paul versus the Original Apostles
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Episode 13: Paul: Apostle or Apostate? Part Two
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The theology of Paul versus the teachings of Jesus.
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Episode 12: Paul: Apostle or Apostate? Part One
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In this episode, I examine Paul's claim that he had a vision of Jesus on the road to Damascus, and his claim that the vision led to his becoming a follower of Jesus.
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Numerous people and organizations are claiming that Sharia Law is trying to establish itself in the United States. In this podcast I examine three examples used by these folks in an effort to back up their claims: (1) A court decision in New Jersey; (2) Arrests at an Islamic Festival in Dearborn; and (3) A college student's guide dog.…
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Episode 11: The Old Testament View of God
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Peter's list of false teachings about God that are in the Old Testament. Jesus' attempts to reform those views in the New Testament.
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RJ 2.01: The so-called "Ground Zero" Mosque
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In this episode, we will examine the furor over the "Ground Zero" Mosque in New York City. I will also present an article by Rabbi Arthur Waskow: "5 Steps to Burning Books."
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RJ 2.0 Introduction and "Christian Nation"
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An introduction to the newest incarnation of this series. And, a critical examination of the claims by folks such as Sarah Palin, Glenn Beck, Bill O'Reilly, and David Barton that the United States is a "Christian Nation."
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Episode 10: The Law in the Old Testament (Part Two)
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Are Glenn Beck, Sarah Palin, Bill O'Reilly and David Barton correct? Is the United States a "Christian Nation" or is "separation of church and state" the more important concept? Are the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution based on the Ten Commandments and our legal system based on the laws of the Old Testament? We examine these questio…
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Episode 9: The Law in the Old Testament (Part One)
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Are Glenn Beck, Sarah Palin, Bill O'Reilly and David Barton correct? Is the United States a "Christian Nation" or is "separation of church and state" the more important concept? Are the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution based on the Ten Commandments and our legal system based on the laws of the Old Testament? We examine these questio…
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A brief look at two Old Testament battles.
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I thought that this would be the final episode of this series (it turns out that I was wrong [09/09/2010]). It does still, however, introduce a new series entitled: "Atheists for Jesus: Rescuing Jesus from the Bible." New episodes of this series will be coming soon and will be identified by "RJ 2.0" in their titles.…
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A closer look at the so-called "War on Christmas."
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Morality is often taught via "Hero Stories." In this episode we examine the "moral lessons" that are found in the Old Testament stories about: Abraham, David, and Lot.
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Episode Two Contents: Gay marriage The Ebionites (cont.) The number '666' The Religious Right's views on homosexuality Bush's tax cut proposals Ann Coulter Al Gore's new movie "An Inconvenient Truth"
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The most important discussion should not be the marital status of Jesus, but rather the question of whether Jesus' original followers (those who actually knew him) believed Jesus to be a god or a human being.
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Republicans once again show their utter disdain for all who do not share the narrow views of the Religious Right.
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Contents: The Iraq War; Turning the 'Other Cheek'; Controversy Among Military Clergy; Who Were the Ebionites, and What Did They Say About the Life and Teachings of Jesus (Part One); "Under God" in the Pledge of Allegiance
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Genesis began as an honest search for truth. Unfortunately, when some people insisted on making it the FINAL word rather than the beginning of a wondrous journey, it became a hindrance to that very search. "Creation Science", "Intelligent Design", etc. are quite simply roadblocks that serve to slow our scientific and intellectual growth. They are a…
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Episode 5: What Would Jesus Want US To Do?
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Which is MOST important, Works or Faith? In the story of the Good Samaritan, Jesus told us exactly how He thought that we should live our lives. It is a message that can be used by believers and non-believers alike. The question is: Will we respect him enough to listen?
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Episode 4: Jesus: Liar, Lunatic, or Lord?
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Did Jesus claim to be God?Was Jesus:A. A LiarB. A LunaticC. Lordor is there another optionD. None of the above
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An examination of one of the Pauline church's attempts to win Jewish and Gentile converts. The reasons for and the origination of the Virgin Birth story.
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The differing beliefs of liberal and conservative Christians; the history and beliefs of the Ebionites; some quotes about Paul; the 'Q' Document; and two Gospels that predate the Gospels of the New Testament.
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This episode contains an introduction to Atheists for Jesus, a brief outline of the main topic for this series (Rescuing Jesus from the Bible), a congratulatory message to the US Airways crew, and a thought about our current economic problems.
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