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Does singing make you happy? Yes, yes it does.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 

You can make a pretty good case that the rise of opinion “news” and filter bubbles on cable tv created the current cultural and political schism that plagues American society. How did it start? Where did it come from? And what the heck can we do about it?See omnystudio.com/listen ... Show More

Back in the day, broadcasters were bound by law to provide contrasting opinions on political matters. Why? Because of the Fairness Doctrine. What happened to it? Listen to this classic episode and find out. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 

How many members does the Church of Scientology actually have? What are they doing in Clearwater, Florida? Perhaps most importantly, what is the future of Scientology? Join Ben, Matt and Noel as they continue their interview with Mike Rinder, creator and cohost of Scientology: Fa ... Show More

Today we talk about the relationship between philosophy and religion. We talk about the duck-rabbit as a metaphor that may have something useful to teach us about the way we experience reality. We talk about the enormous difficulty of fully addressing the question: what is religi ... Show More

Nobody thinks they’re joining a cult. Certainly not the children who are born into it. When, over time, Mikel learns the truths about his childhood, a whole world of information can finally crystalize.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 

A very juicy episode to listen to this week. Enjoy! #onlyfans #scientology 

Religion is man’s attempt to reach God. Christianity is God’s attempt to reach man. God is not interested in religion. He wants us to have a genuine, dynamic relationship with His Son Jesus. Find out how religion muddies the waters of faith in today’s podcast. (00:00) Living by t ... Show More

Often, mainstream religious practices don't seem strange to us...because we're accustomed to them. But are the mainstream faiths any less culty? We think not, and this show provides examples.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist-- ... Show More

Alain de Botton is a best-selling author and one of the world's most celebrated philosophers. Watch as he discusses his latest book, 'Religion for Atheists,' about the parts of religion that he thinks atheists too often overlook.<hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hoste ... Show More