Here at The GodCast, we discuss comparative religion, the development of religion, and skepticism. Topics range from ancient mystery cults to non-canonical gospels and extinct religions to formatted debates. Stay tuned for Season 1 with weekly episodes covering the existence of Jesus, ancient mystery religions of the Mediterranean, gospels not included in the Bible, eschatology, Zoroastrianism, Manichaeism, and more.
In this episode, Xavier and Rylan break down the history, main tenets, and controversies surrounding a third-century Christian philosophical theological movement called Origenism.Sources:https://durham-repository.worktribe.com/output/1123610https://iep.utm.edu/origen-of-alexandria/https://plato.stanford.edu/entries/origen/https://christianhistoryinstitute.org/magazine/article/the-problem-of-eusebiushttps://apps.lib.umich.edu/diversity-desert/literate.html#:~:text=Literacy%20rates%20in%20the%20ancient,likely%20to%20receive%20an%20education.https://plato.stanford.edu/entries/philo/https://plato.stanford.edu/entries/philo/https://www.amazon.com/Essential-Writings-Origen/dp/B0997T43KH/ref=asc_df_B0997T43KH/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=533440480310&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=2366654313115530396&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9033500&hvtargid=pla-1434855841123&psc=1https://www.papalencyclicals.net/councils/ecum05.htmhttps://www.anastasiscenter.org/atonement-sources-ec-origen-of-alexandria#:~:text=After%20his%20death%2C%20Origen%20was,of%20Origen%27s%20writings%20were%20burned.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dmsa0sg4Od4
In this episode, Xavier and Rylan interview frequent guest, Karina, on Latter-day Saint folklore and culture for their first in-person interview since mid-2022.
In this episode, Rylan provides a brief overview of Hindu theology and history.
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In this episode, Xavier and Rylan dissect atheism, the psychology of religion, and the presuppositions of theism that arguably give rise to the justification of morality and logic.
In this episode, Xavier reveals the diverse opinions regarding the act of creation, the age of the earth, and even evolution.Sources/Suggested Resources:https://www.thomisticevolution.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/182/2020/05/Thomistic-Evolution-16.pdfhttps://www.jstor.org/stable/pdf/1458249.pdf?refreqid=fastly-default%3A9049f8800a11fb9ff76edf9dc82b4a00&ab_segments=0%2Fbasic_search_gsv2%2Fcontrol&origin=search-results&acceptTC=1https://www.jstor.org/stable/pdf/636685.pdf?refreqid=fastly-default%3A9c097364d93657151a6a89d271ba782a&ab_segments=0%2FSYC-6646_basic_search%2Fltr&origin=search-results&acceptTC=1https://plato.stanford.edu/entries/plotinus/https://plato.stanford.edu/entries/origen/#CreOrdhttps://iep.utm.edu/origen-of-alexandria/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d-aVQ8MELeg
In this episode, which was recorded live for a club meeting at my high school, I debate my fellow classmate, Liam McDaniel, on whether or not the Bible supports eternal damnation or universal reconciliation? I believe that this debate is very informative and is the best debate I have participated in, at least as of right now, due to its highly-researched content and diametrically opposed viewpoints.Here is our YouTube channel, if you want to check it out: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMW63MBn6CNfeuICmUsBkqw
In this episode of a two-part series on Thomasine Christianity, Xavier delves into the Saint Thomas/Thomasine Christians, specifically with their origins in the ancient Christian world.Sources/Suggested Readinghttps://jewishencyclopedia.com/articles/5513-elcesaiteshttps://www.newworldencyclopedia.org/entry/Book_of_Thomas_the_Contenderhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LDQ0w_f5P2shttp://gnosis.org/library/hymnpearl.htmhttp://gnosis.org/naghamm/bookt.htmlhttps://www.oxfordbibliographies.com/view/document/obo-9780195393361/obo-9780195393361-0274.xmlhttp://gnosis.org/library/inftoma.htmhttps://www.jstor.org/stable/pdf/27900517.pdf?refreqid=fastly-default%3A2fb653af0c2c6e7911401361f4b6fe92&ab_segments=0%2Fbasic_search_gsv2%2Fcontrol&origin=search-results&acceptTC=1https://www.amazon.com/Revelations-Visions-Prophecy-Politics-Revelation/dp/0143121634
In this episode, Xavier breaks down why some of the earliest and most prominent Christian intellectuals espoused universal salvation. Universalism is a fascinating theodicy in terms of Hell, because it rules out eternal damnation and creating people destined for eternal punishment or at least annihilation and is a relevant concept in terms of comparative religion and the development of Christian theology.Also, a slight correction is needed: I misspoke in saying that Dr. John Dominic Crossan dates The Gospel of Peter to 50 AD. He believes that the passion narrative in Peter serves as the basis for the passion narrative in the canonical gospels and is a separate source predating all five documents, but does not necessarily date the gospel to that date.For more content, feel free to check out our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMW63MBn6CNfeuICmUsBkqwSources/Suggested Reading:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1CjSy9CWEeUhttps://www.jstor.org/stable/pdf/40211991.pdf?refreqid=fastly-default%3A6e7d8a377010492d6aeea82d57517d91&ab_segments=0%2Fbasic_search_gsv2%2Fcontrol&origin=search-resultshttp://gnosis.org/library/actjohn.htmhttps://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1%20Peter%203&version=NASBhttp://gnosis.org/library/gospete.htmhttps://biblicalstudies.org.uk/pdf/jts/032_270.pdfhttps://www.sacred-texts.com/cla/sib/sib04.htmhttps://pure.rug.nl/ws/portalfiles/portal/3791969/c5.pdfhttps://www.earlychristianwritings.com/actsthomas.htmlhttps://www.namb.net/apologetics/resource/the-gospel-of-peter/
In this episode, Xavier delves deep into the Apostolic Fathers, who are believed to be the disciples of apostles. Xavier explores Papias of Hierapolis, Clement of Rome, Polycarp of Smyrna, and more.Sources/Suggested ReadingThe Fragments of Papias - https://www.newadvent.org/fathers/0125.htmThe Epistle of Ignatius to Polycarp - https://www.newadvent.org/fathers/0110.htmThe Apology of Aristides the Philosopher - http://www.earlychristianwritings.com/text/aristides-kay.htmlMichael S. Heiser PhD Lecture - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9s6EBAknNOMThe First Epistle of Clement - https://www.newadvent.org/fathers/1010.htmThe Martyrdom of Polycarp - https://www.newadvent.org/fathers/0102.htmOur YouTube Channel: xhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMW63MBn6CNfeuICmUsBkqw
In this episode, Xavier and Rylan interview Balin about the origins, cosmology, deities, and eschatology of Norse paganism.Check out our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMW63MBn6CNfeuICmUsBkqw
In this episode, Xavier, Rylan, and Balin interview Mr. Graham Herman about some very fascinating mystical topics within the Theosophical Society.Check out our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMW63MBn6CNfeuICmUsBkqw
In this first episode of Season 2, Xavier, Rylan, and Balin interview Pastor Susan Boegli about the history, structure, theology, traditions, and mission of the United Methodist Church.Check out our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMW63MBn6CNfeuICmUsBkqw
In this episode, Xavier, Rylan, and Balin interview Brother Arnold Hadd, Rabbi Bruce Kadden, Ms. Stephanie Christy, Mr. Afrasiyab Ahmad, Karina, and Mr. James Howsman from Shakerism, Reform Judaism, the Baha'i Faith, Ahmadiyya Islam, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and Jehovah's Witnesses (from an ex-JW perspective).Check out our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMW63MBn6CNfeuICmUsBkqw
In this episode, Xavier, Rylan, and Balin interview Brother Arnold Hadd, Rabbi Bruce Kadden, Ms. Stephanie Christy, Mr. Afrasiyab Ahmad, Karina, and Mr. James Howsman from Shakerism, Reform Judaism, the Baha'i Faith, Ahmadiyya Islam, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and Jehovah's Witnesses (from an ex-JW perspective).Check out our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMW63MBn6CNfeuICmUsBkqw
In this episode, Xavier and Rylan talk about Zoroaster, Ahura Maza, Angra Mainyu, Zoroastrianism's influence on other religions, and more.Our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMW63MBn6CNfeuICmUsBkqw
In this episode, which should be up on YouTube soon, Xavier interviews his grandfather, Jim Nazzal, who is an ordained deacon in the Roman Catholic Church.Our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMW63MBn6CNfeuICmUsBkqw
Note: Yargh! There have been some issues with the microphones as of late (specifically this episode and the last), but I think you will really enjoy this conversation, as Jesus's angelic Christology is a hotly debated topic among both evangelical Christian apologists and theologians and secular academics alike.In this episode, Xavier and Rylan debate whether or not the Biblical authors viewed Jesus as an angelic being.Our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMW63MBn6CNfeuICmUsBkqw
Happy Memorial Day American listeners and international listeners alike!Firstly, sorry for the amplified breathing in the background when my grandfather is talking (technical difficulties), which I tried to get rid of, but you can still hear some of it. Secondly, if you can get past that, the interview really shows a lot of the tension and intensity of the Cold War Era from a firsthand witness, which is a really special thing. Thirdly, stay tuned for a planned episode entitled “Roman Catholicism: Interviewing My Deacon Grandpa." This should come out relatively soon. "Episode 24 | Ahmadi Muslim Imam Interview" should be coming out even sooner.
In this episode, Xavier explains Manichaeaism, a universalist, syncretic, and Christian-influenced religion that contained Jesus, Zoroaster, and the Buddha as prophets and was arguably the world's first world religion.Our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMW63MBn6CNfeuICmUsBkqwSources:http://www.sacred-texts.com/chr/giants/giants.htm Xaviant Haze, Ancient Giants: History, Myth, and Scientific Evidence from around the World, 2018, Simon and Schuster, ISBN 978-1591432944 https://press.huc.edu/jewish-lore-manichaean-cosmogony-studies-book-of-giants/#.XJ15usBKi00 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8vjzr9ONXi4 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IJJyuVn7nsw&t=1s http://www.gnosis.org/library/parsnak.htm https://www.newadvent.org/cathen/09591a.htm http://gnosis.org/library/fund.htm http://www.gnosis.org/library/psaj31.htm http://www.gnosis.org/library/parsnak.htmhttp://gnosis.org/library/parsnak.htmhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manichaeism
In this episode, Xavier explains the history, theology, and creeds of the Druze, a closed ethnoreligious group located predominately in the Levante and known for their mystical and esoteric teachings.Check us out on YouTube for more content: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M9dBqGAWDpgSources: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3KLPr... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3JYnv... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OmD1G... https://en.wikisource.org/wiki/Transl... https://www.britishmuseum.org/collect... https://plato.stanford.edu/entries/ps... https://plato.stanford.edu/entries/py... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=97eWP...
Note: The Bahá'à Faith three-part episode is now up!In this episode, Xavier, Rylan, and Balin interview Graham Herman, a member of the Theosophical Society, a society that explores the beliefs of all world religions and ancient spiritual practices such as Hellenistic mystery religions, Freemasonry, and Neoplatonism.Donate to a local mosque that was attacked: https://www.launchgood.com/tacomaOur YouTube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMW63MBn6CNfeuICmUsBkqw
Note: The Bahá'à Faith three-part episode is now up!In this episode, Xavier, Rylan, and Balin interview Graham Herman, a member of the Theosophical Society, a society that explores the beliefs of all world religions and ancient spiritual practices such as Hellenistic mystery religions, Freemasonry, and Neoplatonism.Donate to a local mosque that was attacked: https://www.launchgood.com/tacomaOur YouTube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMW63MBn6CNfeuICmUsBkqw
In this episode, Xavier, Rylan, Noah, and Balin interview Ms. Stephanie Christy about the Baháʼà Faith, an all-encompassing new world religion that contains the beliefs of Christianity, Islam, Judaism, Zoroastrianism, Buddhism, Hinduism, and more. Founded in nineteenth-century Iran by two men believed to be manifestations of God, the religion has grown to shape the hearts of over 6 million Baháʼà worldwide and is among the fastest growing religions.
In this episode, Xavier, Rylan, Noah, and Balin interview Ms. Stephanie Christy about the Baháʼà Faith, an all-encompassing new world religion that contains the beliefs of Christianity, Islam, Judaism, Zoroastrianism, Buddhism, Hinduism, and more. Founded in nineteenth-century Iran by two men believed to be manifestations of God, the religion has grown to shape the hearts of over 6 million Baháʼà worldwide and is among the fastest growing religions.
Notice: The audio quality improves A LOT half way through this episode. Also, I said "Episode 17," because I anticipated uploading this episode before the episode on Neoplatonism.In this episode, Xavier, Rylan, Noah, and Balin interview Ms. Stephanie Christy about the Baháʼà Faith, an all-encompassing new world religion that contains the beliefs of Christianity, Islam, Judaism, Zoroastrianism, Buddhism, Hinduism, and more. Founded in nineteenth-century Iran by two men believed to be manifestations of God, the religion has grown to shape the hearts of over 6 million Baháʼà worldwide and is among the fastest growing religions.
In this research episode, Xavier, Rylan, Noah, and Balin discuss Neoplatonic philosophy, history, and influence on some of the world's largest religions.Donate to a local mosque that was attacked: https://www.launchgood.com/tacomaOur YouTube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMW63MBn6CNfeuICmUsBkqwStay tuned for an interview with a Bahai!Sources/Suggested Informationhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3KLPrLrR67ohttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fJgeKlPZxmYhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OmD1G9BnhkAhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=osifQrujav8https://plato.stanford.edu/entries/pseudo-dionysius-areopagite/https://plato.stanford.edu/entries/neoplatonism/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sethianismhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monad_(Gnosticism)
In this episode, Xavier, Rylan, and Balin interview Shaker Brother Arnold Hadd on Shaker theology, history, and more.
In this episode, Xavier, Rylan, Noah, and Balin interview Saints Karina and Joseph, again, about LDS canon, ceremonies, blessings, hierarchy, and more!Donate to a local mosque that was attacked: https://www.launchgood.com/tacomaOur YouTube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMW63MBn6CNfeuICmUsBkqwStay tuned for an interview with a Shaker!
In this episode, Xavier, Rylan, Noah, and Balin interview Saints Karina and Joseph, again, about LDS canon, ceremonies, blessings, hierarchy, and more!Donate to a local mosque that was attacked: https://www.launchgood.com/tacomaOur YouTube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMW63MBn6CNfeuICmUsBkqwStay tuned for an interview with a Shaker!
In this episode, Xavier, Rylan, and Noah interview Evangelical Christian Brendan Saltvick who shares his testimony and answers some of Christianity's most pressing theological questions. Also, I accidentally say "Episode 15."Donate to the mosque that was attacked: https://www.launchgood.com/tacomaListen to Brendan's podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/6vT8YlGH7vTGsenTKYs7SMRead Brendan's articles on theology: https://brendansaltvick.wordpress.comOur YouTube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMW63MBn6CNfeuICmUsBkqw
In this episode, Xavier, Rylan, and Noah interview Evangelical Christian Brendan Saltvick who shares his testimony and answers some of Christianity's most pressing theological questions. Also, I accidentally say "Episode 15."Donate to the mosque that was attacked: https://www.launchgood.com/tacomaListen to Brendan's podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/6vT8YlGH7vTGsenTKYs7SMRead Brendan's articles on theology: https://brendansaltvick.wordpress.comOur YouTube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMW63MBn6CNfeuICmUsBkqw
In this episode, Xavier and Noah go head to head on whether or not Jesus claimed to be God.Donate to a local mosque that was burnt in an arson attack: https://www.launchgood.com/tacomaOur YouTube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMW63MBn6CNfeuICmUsBkqwStay tuned for Episode 14 | The Baha'i Faith
In this episode, Xavier and Noah go head to head on whether or not Jesus claimed to be God.Donate to a local mosque that was burnt in an arson attack: https://www.launchgood.com/tacomaOur YouTube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMW63MBn6CNfeuICmUsBkqwStay tuned for Episode 14 | The Baha'i Faith
In this episode, Xavier, Rylan, Balin, and Noah interview former Jehovah's Witness Mr. James Howsman about JW history, theology, end times predictions, creationism, JW takes on science, disfellowshipping, apostasy, how to combat cults, and more!Donate to the mosque that was burnt in an arson attack: https://www.launchgood.com/tacomaStay tuned for Episode 13 | The Baha'i Faith
In this episode, Xavier, Rylan, Balin, and Noah interview former Jehovah's Witness Mr. James Howsman about JW history, theology, end times predictions, creationism, JW takes on science, disfellowshipping, apostasy, how to combat cults, and more!Donate to the mosque that was burnt in an arson attack: https://www.launchgood.com/tacomaStay tuned for Episode 13 | The Baha'i Faith
In this episode, Noah (evolutionism) and special guest Levi (creationism) debate whether or not the universe was created between 6,000 to 10,000 years ago or billions of years ago, if macro evolution is possible, and discuss unique takes on Adam and Eve, the Book of Genesis, and specific interpretations of evolution.Donation:Donate to help rebuild a mosque in our local community that was burnt in an arson attack: https://www.launchgoods.com/tacoma
In this episode, Xavier, Rylan, and Balin discuss the origins of Quakerism, its history in Europe and the United States, the cultural impact of the religion, and similarities between other religions and historic movements.Stay Tuned: Episode 11 | Sunni IslamSources:https://www.fgcquaker.org/cloud/vassalboro-friends-meeting/pages/brief-history-quakerismhttps://www.history.com/topics/immigration/history-of-quakerismhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3H08cyXVYDwhttps://www.bbc.co.uk/religion/religions/christianity/subdivisions/quakers_1.shtmlhttps://quaker.org/legacy/miami/index_files/beliefs.htmlRevelation After the Bible:Episode 6 | Church of Jesus of Latter-day Saints: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7l7GFkaDVpS8G3FmzGNBEcEpisode 8 | Ahmadiyya Islam: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2BtGz5NSkoltphY3rfS5fXEpisode 9 | Reform Judaism: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3SDPuHIV63XI6JIt6wctPchttps://open.spotify.com/episode/4a3cA9GdNawKpEzTYvOAG6Non-Canonical Gospels Series:https://open.spotify.com/episode/7ItwTBjJrBnBF90wDA6cJVhttps://open.spotify.com/episode/4WnhYPU4lsdtZZDlQ8Kyjvhttps://open.spotify.com/episode/5aRn4QQNSwh53daIHXNB8yYouTube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMW63MBn6CNfeuICmUsBkqw
In this two-part episode, Xavier, Balin, Rylan, and Noah meet with special guest Rabbi Bruce Kadden in an interview about Jewish theology, the history of Judaism, Jewish scriptures including the Torah and the Talmud, scriptural interpretations, prophets, God, and more.Stay tuned for Episode 10 | Quakerism.Notice: Xavier's microphone audio was messed up due to technical issues, but don't worry, because a vast, vast majority of the episode is Rabbi Kadden imparting tons of information about Judaism.Want to see the interview video? - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kT5ZiZnsYG8&t=177s
In this two-part episode, Xavier, Balin, Rylan, and Noah meet with special guest Rabbi Bruce Kadden in an interview about Jewish theology, the history of Judaism, Jewish scriptures including the Torah and the Talmud, scriptural interpretations, prophets, God, and more.Stay tuned for Episode 10 | Quakerism.Notice: Xavier's microphone audio was messed up due to technical issues, but don't worry, because a vast, vast majority of the episode is Rabbi Kadden imparting tons of information about Judaism.Want to see the interview video? - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kT5ZiZnsYG8&t=177s
In this two-part episode, Xavier, Balin, Rylan, and Noah meet with special guest Rabbi Bruce Kadden in an interview about Jewish theology, the history of Judaism, Jewish scriptures including the Torah and the Talmud, scriptural interpretations, prophets, God, and more.Stay tuned for Episode 10 | Quakerism.Notice: Xavier's microphone audio was messed up due to technical issues, but don't worry, because a vast, vast majority of the episode is Rabbi Kadden imparting tons of information about Judaism.Want to see the interview video? - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kT5ZiZnsYG8&t=177s
In this episode, Xavier, Balin, Noah, and Rylan interview special guest and Ahmadiyya expert Waqas Malik about Ahmadiyya Islam, the Ahmadi Muslims, Mirza Ghulam Ahmad, and Muhammad's messianic prophecies.Notice: Around 1:50, I forgot to say "Zarathustra."Stay tuned for Episode 9 | Reform Judaism.Want to see the video interview? - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UGtlMTBUKdY
In this episode, Xavier, Rylan, Balin, and Noah meet with special guest Reverend Tadao Koyama to discuss the origins of Buddhism, key Buddhist terminology, cosmology, philosophy, sects, history, and more.Want to see the interview video? - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yPx8MNYG558&t=1706s
In this episode, Xavier, Rylan, Balin, and Noah meet with special guest Reverend Tadao Koyama to discuss the origins of Buddhism, key Buddhist terminology, cosmology, philosophy, sects, history, and more.Disclaimer: The guest audio quality improves after the first 15 minutes.Want to see the interview video? - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yPx8MNYG558&t=1706s
In this episode, Xavier, Rylan, and Balin interview two members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints about the history, theology, cosmology, and doctrine of the Latter-day Saints Movement.Stay Tuned: Episode 7 | Judaism (Interview with a Rabbi)
In this episode Xavier, Rylan, and Balin discuss Taoist philosophy, theology, and history.Stay Tuned: Episode 6 | Church of Latter-day SaintsLinks:https://www.nationalgeographic.org/encyclopedia/taoism/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U6hslRjGawwhttps://plato.stanford.edu/entries/daoism/#DaoandNames http://www.chebucto.ns.ca/Philosophy/Taichi/gods.htmlhttps://www.bbc.co.uk/religion/religions/taoism/rites/rites.shtml
In this episode, Xavier, Balin, and new cohost, Rylan, discuss the history of atheism, stories of atheism, theist arguments, atheist arguments, and counterarguments for both positions. Xavier, Balin, and Rylan exam popular apologetics arguments and contrast them with atheist responses and atheist objections to the existence of God.
In this episode, Xavier and special guest, Noah, go head-to-head on whether or not all Abrahamic religions worship the same God with the episode conducted as a formatted debate moderated by Balin.Clarification: When I say that something is a heresy of another religion, I mean that it is a revised version of the religion or religions that scholars agree it uses as its jumping off point. I mean this in a purely academic way as the word "heresy" almost always has a negative connotation. Therefore, I am trying to clarify what I mean by a religion being a "heresy" of another religion or religions. Furthermore, I understand that there are alternative explanations for what is written in the Torah, the New Testament, and the Quran, but I am trying to use the interpretations of their founders, prophets, disciples, and early followers as argument points in the debate, instead of the interpretations proposed by their modern religious scholars.Stay tuned for future episodes!
In this episode, Xavier and special guest, Noah, go head-to-head on whether or not all Abrahamic religions worship the same God with the episode conducted as a formatted debate moderated by Balin.Clarification: When I say that something is a heresy of another religion, I mean that it is a revised version of the religion or religions that scholars agree it uses as its jumping off point. I mean this in a purely academic way as the word "heresy" almost always has a negative connotation. Therefore, I am trying to clarify what I mean by a religion being a "heresy" of another religion or religions. Furthermore, I understand that there are alternative explanations for what is written in the Torah, the New Testament, and the Quran, but I am trying to use the interpretations of their founders, prophets, disciples, and early followers as argument points in the debate, instead of the interpretations proposed by their modern religious scholars.Stay tuned for future episodes!
In this three-part episode, we discuss gospels not included in the Bible such as the Gospel of Judas, the Gospel of Peter, the Gospel of Mary Magdalene, the Gospel of Thomas, and much, much more.
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