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Episode 102: Hemant Mehta - Atheism Today

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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

00:37 Hemant's personal and religious background

06:58 Hemant's experience losing his religious belief

08:40 Has Hemant's atheism changed him?

11:30 What persuaded Hemant to become an atheist?

14:49 Modern instances of religious overreach into secular society

20:37 Hemant's definition of atheism

22:57 What motivates Hemant's work

30:50 Christian nationalism in America

36:25 Reasons for optimism

42:19 The loss of community as people leave religion

46:58 Does Hemant have doubts about his atheist convictions?

49:22 Who does Hemant go to for information?

55:49 Dan Dennett and The Clergy Project

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106 episodes

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Manage episode 416166011 series 3305076
Content provided by Dan Riley. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Dan Riley or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://player.fm/legal.

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

00:37 Hemant's personal and religious background

06:58 Hemant's experience losing his religious belief

08:40 Has Hemant's atheism changed him?

11:30 What persuaded Hemant to become an atheist?

14:49 Modern instances of religious overreach into secular society

20:37 Hemant's definition of atheism

22:57 What motivates Hemant's work

30:50 Christian nationalism in America

36:25 Reasons for optimism

42:19 The loss of community as people leave religion

46:58 Does Hemant have doubts about his atheist convictions?

49:22 Who does Hemant go to for information?

55:49 Dan Dennett and The Clergy Project

  continue reading

106 episodes

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