Amiable Association

Episode 19: Judaism

In which Daniel Wilkenfeld argues that if one is going to be a traditional Western monotheist, one should probably be Jewish.

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0:00 Introduction
2:18 Daniel begins
50:20 Q&A

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Episode 18: Disagreement and Compromise

In which Timmy Fuller argues that when theists encounter conflicting religious beliefs they should reduce the confidence they have in their own beliefs.

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Introduction 0:00
Timmy begins 1:01
Q&A 40:45

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Episode 17: Theism or the Omniverse?

In which Steve argues that theism best explains the laws of nature that we see in the world around us.

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0:00 Introduction
0:29 Steven begins
1:20:38 Q&A

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Episode 16: The Resurrection of Jesus
In which Michael Shenigo-Rudy gives a historical defense of the resurrection of Jesus.

[This episode has been archived. However, it is still available as an mp3 download]

0:00 Introduction
3:37 Michael begins
30:32 Q&A

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Episode 15: The Watchmaker Argument
In which Dave Blanks explores the effect Darwinian Evolution has on Paley’s design argument.

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0:00 Introduction
0:55 Dave begins
45:56 Q&A

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Episode 14: The Skeptical Daoist
In which Wesley discusses the plausibility and implications of some Daoist teachings.

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0:00 Introduction
2:21 Wesley Begins
49:27 Q&A

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Episode 13: Agent Causation
In which Juan Garcia argues that free will is best understood in terms of agent-causation.

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0:00 Introduction
3:00 Juan begins
47:03 Q&A

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Episode 12: Atheism and Objective Morality
In which Wesley argues that atheists can have an objective morality and suggests that it could be very demanding.

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0:00 Introduction
6:06 Wesley begins
50:48 Q&A
Episode 11: Polytheism
In which Conrad Robinson argues that certain forms of polytheism are worthy of serious philosophical consideration.

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0:00 Introduction
1:45 Conrad’s talk begins
54:20 Questions and Answers

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Episode 10: Christianity and Religious Commitment
In which Steve argues that membership in an organized religion is an important component of the spiritual life.

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0:00 Introductions
2:32 Steve starts talking
43:34 Steve stops talking and people ask questions

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