This podcast examines, page by page, the ideas proposed by Christian writer Ross Douthat in his book Believe: Why Everyone Should Be Religious.
In his book, Ross Douthat claims that religious belief in general, and Christian belief specifically, is the rational choice. Do his arguments hold up to scrutiny?
Why make this podcast? Well, not everyone believes. We want to know why Ross Douthat thinks that’s so terrible, and why he’s using his power as a member of the media elite to try to get everybody in America to believe the same thing.
Belief In Fairies Is Not Rational, Ross Douthat
Ross Douthat said he would find a rational path toward believing in religion, but now he's telling us that demons and witchcraft and fairies and genies are real. WTF Ross Douthat?!?
Who Is Ignorant Of Religion, Ross Douthat?
On page 1 of his introduction to his book Believe: Why Everyone Should Be Religious, Ross Douthat pretends that non-religious people are woefully ignorant about religion. The fact, however, is that on average, atheists know more about Christianity than Christians do, and much much more about religion in general than Christians do.
Should You Believe Ross Douthat?
Ross Douthat says that Everyone Should Be Religious, but not everyone believes, Ross Douthat. This podcast examines Douthat’s dubious book line by line.