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May 2023
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Away With God, Away With Humanity

The Theology Pugcast
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The Unintended Consequences of "Knowledge is Power"
Today the Pugs discuss whether it matters or not if Francis Bacon was a sincere Christian. His ideas had consequences. In scholarly circles it is a matter of intense debate, but where the rest of us live, it doesn't matter--we're living in the world he helped to create. The Pugs ... Show More
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The Gen Z Religious Awakening
An article in Tablet magazine discussing the segment of the Gen Z population that is turning to conservative and demanding forms of religious practice provides the jumping off point for this episode. The article suggests that the turn toward rigorous religions comes from a reacti ... Show More
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Dr. Scott Masson and Reforging The Sword of Anduril!
Today the Pugs welcome Dr. Scott Masson of Tyndale University onto the show. Scott is an Associate Professor of English and an authority on Romanticism. He also is known for his commitment to a recovery of classical learning. Today Scott reflects on the broken relationship betwee ... Show More
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