Special Guest Robert Reed | Skeptic Generation | Episode 29 Season 2

We are welcoming a special guest to the show this week: Robert Reed of Gin and Truth on YouTube. If you're a fan of a pull-no-punches, take-no-prisoners approach to secular humanism, we think this is probably going to be the show for you. Tune in or call in to talk with our guest at 585-526-8774 or https://tiny.cc/callSG.

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TIME STAMPS & CALL NOTES

00:00 - Intro
04:11 - Robert Gets On the Soapbox
11:39 - Ditch Your Therapist, Come to Church! - Andrew (he/him) - MN
20:25 - Ontological Evidence for God... AGAIN - Xeno (he/him) - SK
35:10 - Thank You For Speaking Up! - Uncle Beck (he/him) - NM
38:26 - Fighting Spiritual Abuse with Skepticism - Tim (he/him) - Czech Republic
1:00:15 - Do Debate Bros Actually Deradicalize Anyone? - Garrett (he/him) - MT
1:16:50 - You Never Really Believed! - Nick (he/him) - TN
1:28:24 - Superchats

00:00
Intro

04:11
From taking a leak in peace to preferred pronouns, why does it seem like we aren’t ever having the same conversation when it comes to trans rights? Being an ally is more than just recognizing the humanity of our neighbors, it's recognizing that arguments to the contrary make you part of the problem.

11:39
This caller got to learn about the evils of LGBTQ and poly folks from a religious friend. He also got recommended church instead of actual therapy. We all have a little laugh, but Robert hits the nail on the head when he says, “Make sure you can tell the difference between a doctor and a pastor.”

20:25
Xeno calls in to make yet another ontological argument for God, and Robert meets his claims with exactly the right reaction: uproarious laughter. Meanwhile, Vi points out the exact reason that Xeno’s argument doesn’t work using set theory, and Xeno suddenly needs to go…

35:10
Uncle Beck wants to shout out just how important it is to have allies that are willing to go to bat. You can find Uncle Beck’s channel here: https://www.youtube.com/c/BeNoJustBe

38:26
If we need to pick one, should we pick skepticism or critical thinking? This caller thinks that addressing spiritual abuse is an easier pill to swallow if it doesn’t include any extra baggage. Our hosts counter that just like leaving any other abusive relationship, recognizing the signs of abuse can prevent those who have suffered abuse from falling into it again in the future.

1:00:15
Does it really matter if bad reasoning is used to de-radicalize people? Vi shoots back that the problem isn't deradicalization, it's perpetuating bad thinking! If the louder person seems to “win” the debate, it’s only a matter of time before listeners are convinced bv a louder person. The better tactic is to place less value on the “debate bro” culture in the first place.

For more information about the Federalist Society, check out this article by the Harvard Gazette: https://news.harvard.edu/gazette/stor...

1:16:50
Nick has been placed in a church mediation program to determine if he is allowed to communicate with his siblings. During the mediation, he has been told that he was never a true Christian… because he never did miracles! Robert calls it out for the absolute horseshit that it is. We’re with you Robert!

1:28:24
Superchats
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