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Host Andrew Garber was a true believer for years. Now, after a 12 year apostasy journey, he is an atheist. The show focuses on the issues that have had to change since losing faith.]]>enReligion & SpiritualityCopyright Andrew Garberhttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/fbdf7709c554a87d82e8a3984846ef69.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/show/atheist-roundtable_1Mon, 07 May 2018 08:17:28 +0000Andrew GarberAndrew Garberandrewtheatheist@gmail.comThis is a call-in show about atheism, the lack of belief in supernatural deities and gods. The show airs live at 11:00 pm Eastern every Sunday night. Host Andrew Garber was a true believer for years. Now, after a 12 year apostasy journey, he is an...
Host Andrew Garber was a true believer for years. Now, after a 12 year apostasy journey, he is an atheist. The show focuses on the issues that have had to change since losing faith.]]>cleanepisodicAndrew Garberandrewtheatheist@gmail.comThis is a call-in show about atheism, the lack of belief in supernatural deities and gods. The show airs live at 11:00 pm Eastern every Sunday night. Host Andrew Garber was a true believer for years. Now, after a 12 year apostasy journey, he is an atheist. The show focuses on the issues that have had to change since losing faith.Nohttps://www.spreaker.com/user/atheistroundtable/the-teleological-argument-used-to-convin

I used to think this was so impressive.  This universe must have been designed.  Look at all the things that look like they've been designed!  And even though we know my thoughts on this eventually changed, why did this flimsy argument hold my attention for so long?

I want to talk about why apologetics work, and why I used to be convinced.  Spoiler:  I know realize it is nonsense.



 ]]>http://www.blogtalkradio.com/atheist-roundtable/2018/05/07/the-teleological-argument-used-to-convince-me-it-doesnt-anymoreMon, 07 May 2018 03:00:00 +0000Andrew GarberOf all the apologetics I hear, the teleological argument, or the argument from design, was the one that used to convince me the most.  I would look at the universe and be in awe of its size, majesty, and wonder.  It really is an amazing universe! I...

I used to think this was so impressive.  This universe must have been designed.  Look at all the things that look like they've been designed!  And even though we know my thoughts on this eventually changed, why did this flimsy argument hold my attention for so long?

I want to talk about why apologetics work, and why I used to be convinced.  Spoiler:  I know realize it is nonsense.



 ]]>1137atheism,agnosticism,counter apologetics,andrew garbercleanfullAndrew GarberOf all the apologetics I hear, the teleological argument, or the argument from design, was the one that used to convince me the most.  I would look at the universe and be in awe of its size, majesty, and wonder.  It really is an amazing universe! I used to think this was so impressive.  This universe must have been designed.  Look at all the things that look like they've been designed!  And even though we know my thoughts on this eventually changed, why did this flimsy argument hold my attention for so long? I want to talk about why apologetics work, and why I used to be convinced.  Spoiler:  I know realize it is nonsense.  Nohttps://www.spreaker.com/user/atheistroundtable/but-religion-makes-me-so-happy-why-would

Let's look at why religion makes people happy.  Can trying to be more like Harry Potter be just as effective?  Is religion doing this, or is it something else?


Religion trys to be awesome, but it can't beat the awesomeness of this show! ]]>http://www.blogtalkradio.com/atheist-roundtable/2018/04/16/but-religion-makes-me-so-happy-why-would-i-give-it-upMon, 16 Apr 2018 03:00:00 +0000Andrew GarberEver heard this, "But my religion makes me happy.  Trying to be more like jesus makes me a better person.  Why would I want to give that up?"  I know you have.  I'll not deny any of this.  Religion CAN make you happy.  People who get better by trying...

Let's look at why religion makes people happy.  Can trying to be more like Harry Potter be just as effective?  Is religion doing this, or is it something else?


Religion trys to be awesome, but it can't beat the awesomeness of this show! ]]>1750church,atheism,community,agnosticism,andrew garbercleanfullAndrew GarberEver heard this, "But my religion makes me happy.  Trying to be more like jesus makes me a better person.  Why would I want to give that up?"  I know you have.  I'll not deny any of this.  Religion CAN make you happy.  People who get better by trying to emulate jesus often DO get better.  How could something do this much good, and still be bad? Let's look at why religion makes people happy.  Can trying to be more like Harry Potter be just as effective?  Is religion doing this, or is it something else? Religion trys to be awesome, but it can't beat the awesomeness of this show! Nohttps://www.spreaker.com/user/atheistroundtable/a-bit-of-this-and-a-bit-of-that
This is a stream of conscience show, and tonight, it will be even more off the cuff than normal.]]>http://www.blogtalkradio.com/atheist-roundtable/2018/04/09/a-bit-of-this-and-a-bit-of-thatMon, 09 Apr 2018 03:00:00 +0000Andrew GarberI don't have a topic, but when has that stopped a show.  Let's hang out together and just talk about whatever comes to mind.  This is a stream of conscience show, and tonight, it will be even more off the cuff than normal.
This is a stream of conscience show, and tonight, it will be even more off the cuff than normal.]]>94atheism,agnosticism,andrew garbercleanfullAndrew GarberI don't have a topic, but when has that stopped a show.  Let's hang out together and just talk about whatever comes to mind.  This is a stream of conscience show, and tonight, it will be even more off the cuff than normal.Nohttps://www.spreaker.com/user/atheistroundtable/super-special-guest-craig-wells-author-o

The Blasphemous Bible is available NOW for pre-order!  Get your copt reserved NOW!!


Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/TheBlasphemousBible/


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Order the book!!:  http://www.8thhousepublishing.com/8thHouseStore/non-fiction/the-blasphemous-bible-by-craig-wells.html

 ]]>http://www.blogtalkradio.com/atheist-roundtable/2018/03/26/super-special-guest-craig-wells-author-of-the-blasphemous-bibleMon, 26 Mar 2018 03:00:00 +0000Andrew GarberThe great and glorious Craig Well, author of the Blasphemous Bible, returns to the Roundtable to announce the official release of his book.  The Blasphenous Bible is a line-by-line re-write of the King James Bible, with a fresh, satirical, satacastic,...

The Blasphemous Bible is available NOW for pre-order!  Get your copt reserved NOW!!


Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/TheBlasphemousBible/


8th House Publishing:  http://www.8thhousepublishing.com/books/non-fiction/blasphemous-bible


Order the book!!:  http://www.8thhousepublishing.com/8thHouseStore/non-fiction/the-blasphemous-bible-by-craig-wells.html

 ]]>1808atheism,andrew garber,craig wells,the blaspemous biblecleanfullAndrew GarberThe great and glorious Craig Well, author of the Blasphemous Bible, returns to the Roundtable to announce the official release of his book.  The Blasphenous Bible is a line-by-line re-write of the King James Bible, with a fresh, satirical, satacastic, and delightfull tone.  He has taken possibly the hardest book to read, and made it enjoyable. The Blasphemous Bible is available NOW for pre-order!  Get your copt reserved NOW!! Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/TheBlasphemousBible/ 8th House Publishing:  http://www.8thhousepublishing.com/books/non-fiction/blasphemous-bible Order the book!!:  http://www.8thhousepublishing.com/8thHouseStore/non-fiction/the-blasphemous-bible-by-craig-wells.html  Nohttps://www.spreaker.com/user/atheistroundtable/when-i-broke-up-with-god

Let's compare breaking up and losing god.


It will be more awesome than getting dumped.]]>http://www.blogtalkradio.com/atheist-roundtable/2018/03/19/when-i-broke-up-with-godMon, 19 Mar 2018 03:00:00 +0000Andrew GarberIt's not a religion, it's a relationship.  We've heard that before.  Does that mean that when we leave religion behind, we have to break up with god?  And when our parents, friends, and relatives still want to hang out with the ex, that can make for a...

Let's compare breaking up and losing god.


It will be more awesome than getting dumped.]]>1475atheism,apostasy,andrew garber,not a religioncleanfullAndrew GarberIt's not a religion, it's a relationship.  We've heard that before.  Does that mean that when we leave religion behind, we have to break up with god?  And when our parents, friends, and relatives still want to hang out with the ex, that can make for a very weird holiday weekend.   Let's compare breaking up and losing god. It will be more awesome than getting dumped.Nohttps://www.spreaker.com/user/atheistroundtable/why-im-not-an-agnostic

What are your thoughts on being a gnostic atheist?  Do you think you could defend such a position?


I'm making a comeback, and I'm doing it NOW!


Join me and help create the awesomesauce!!


https://www.facebook.com/AtheistRoundtable/


https://www.facebook.com/groups/522453927891457/]]>http://www.blogtalkradio.com/atheist-roundtable/2017/10/30/why-im-not-an-agnosticMon, 30 Oct 2017 03:00:00 +0000Andrew GarberI think the question, "Does god exist?" isn an answerable question.  Thus, I'm a gnostic atheist.  Yes, I'm taking some license with the term "gnostic", but I think this is acceptable.   What are your thoughts on being a gnostic atheist?  Do you...

What are your thoughts on being a gnostic atheist?  Do you think you could defend such a position?


I'm making a comeback, and I'm doing it NOW!


Join me and help create the awesomesauce!!


https://www.facebook.com/AtheistRoundtable/


https://www.facebook.com/groups/522453927891457/]]>1556atheism,agnosticism,gnosticism,andrew garber,can we know god exists?cleanfullAndrew GarberI think the question, "Does god exist?" isn an answerable question.  Thus, I'm a gnostic atheist.  Yes, I'm taking some license with the term "gnostic", but I think this is acceptable.   What are your thoughts on being a gnostic atheist?  Do you think you could defend such a position? I'm making a comeback, and I'm doing it NOW! Join me and help create the awesomesauce!! https://www.facebook.com/AtheistRoundtable/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/522453927891457/Nohttps://www.spreaker.com/user/atheistroundtable/what-last-week-should-have-been
 

This is what freethought freestyle should have been.]]>http://www.blogtalkradio.com/atheist-roundtable/2017/06/05/what-last-week-should-have-beenMon, 05 Jun 2017 03:00:00 +0000Andrew GarberSo sorry for the technical difficulties last week.  I think I've got it now.    This is what freethought freestyle should have been.
 

This is what freethought freestyle should have been.]]>1641faith,atheism,belief,agnosticism,andrew garbercleanfullAndrew GarberSo sorry for the technical difficulties last week.  I think I've got it now.    This is what freethought freestyle should have been.Nohttps://www.spreaker.com/user/atheistroundtable/freethought-freestyle

Enjoy.]]>http://www.blogtalkradio.com/atheist-roundtable/2017/05/29/freethought-freestyleMon, 29 May 2017 03:00:00 +0000Andrew GarberKelsey and William join me again for another round at the Roundtable.  We didn't have a topic, but we sure covered a lot of ground.  From atheism vs agnosticism to cults vs. religions, we tackle it all, without a script to hold us back! Enjoy.

Enjoy.]]>384religion,atheism,belief,agnosticism,cultscleanfullAndrew GarberKelsey and William join me again for another round at the Roundtable.  We didn't have a topic, but we sure covered a lot of ground.  From atheism vs agnosticism to cults vs. religions, we tackle it all, without a script to hold us back! Enjoy.Nohttps://www.spreaker.com/user/atheistroundtable/commandments-what-commandments

It's a fun conversation about one of the best known portions of the good book, that isn't all that good.]]>http://www.blogtalkradio.com/atheist-roundtable/2017/05/15/commandments-what-commandmentsMon, 15 May 2017 03:00:00 +0000Andrew GarberThis week, William joins me again.  This time, we talk about the commandments in the bible.  We talk about the commandments we like, and the ones we'd like to have seen in the bible, but are sadly missing. It's a fun conversation about one of the...

It's a fun conversation about one of the best known portions of the good book, that isn't all that good.]]>1788atheism,reason,ten commandments,andrew garbercleanfullAndrew GarberThis week, William joins me again.  This time, we talk about the commandments in the bible.  We talk about the commandments we like, and the ones we'd like to have seen in the bible, but are sadly missing. It's a fun conversation about one of the best known portions of the good book, that isn't all that good.Nohttps://www.spreaker.com/user/atheistroundtable/gleb-tsipursky-part-2-pro-truth-politics

http://intentionalinsights.org/

gleb@intentionalinsights.org/

https://www.protruthpledge.org/]]>http://www.blogtalkradio.com/atheist-roundtable/2017/05/11/gleb-tsipursky-part-2-pro-truth-politicsThu, 11 May 2017 03:00:00 +0000Andrew GarberThis is part 2 of my interview with Gleb Tsipursky.  Thank you to Gleb for sharing his insights into why post-truth politics is here, and what we can do about it.  Please don't let this interview end without you going to the pro-truth pledge and...

http://intentionalinsights.org/

gleb@intentionalinsights.org/

https://www.protruthpledge.org/]]>2182politics,pro-truth,andrew garber,gleb tsipurskycleanfullAndrew GarberThis is part 2 of my interview with Gleb Tsipursky.  Thank you to Gleb for sharing his insights into why post-truth politics is here, and what we can do about it.  Please don't let this interview end without you going to the pro-truth pledge and signing up.  We need your support!! http://intentionalinsights.org/ gleb@intentionalinsights.org/ https://www.protruthpledge.org/Nohttps://www.spreaker.com/user/atheistroundtable/the-first-thing-a-believer-says-to-an-at

The awesome is so awesome.]]>http://www.blogtalkradio.com/atheist-roundtable/2017/05/01/the-first-thing-a-believer-says-to-an-atheistMon, 01 May 2017 03:00:00 +0000Andrew GarberMy friends Kelsey and William talk about those first things believers say to us, and how we respond.  It was a great time, even though the internet was not cooperating with us. The awesome is so awesome.

The awesome is so awesome.]]>1829god,faith,atheism,theism,andrew garbercleanfullAndrew GarberMy friends Kelsey and William talk about those first things believers say to us, and how we respond.  It was a great time, even though the internet was not cooperating with us. The awesome is so awesome.Nohttps://www.spreaker.com/user/atheistroundtable/the-roundtable-returns

Join in the fun!  The awesome is overflowing!]]>http://www.blogtalkradio.com/atheist-roundtable/2017/04/24/the-roundtable-returnsMon, 24 Apr 2017 03:00:00 +0000Andrew GarberIn a new format, the Atheist Roundtable is back!  Now, with more of a roundtable format.  Tonight, Kelsey joins me to discuss morals and ethics in atheism, and I bring a story about the separation of church and state. Join in the fun!  The awesome...

Join in the fun!  The awesome is overflowing!]]>1694ethics,atheism,morality,separation of church and state,andrew garbercleanfullAndrew GarberIn a new format, the Atheist Roundtable is back!  Now, with more of a roundtable format.  Tonight, Kelsey joins me to discuss morals and ethics in atheism, and I bring a story about the separation of church and state. Join in the fun!  The awesome is overflowing!No