Exploring atheism with YouTuber and atheist activist Aron Ra

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In this episode, I’m joined for the second time by popular author, YouTuber, and atheist activist Aron Ra.   

We talk about what being an atheist really means, why atheism has been increasing in popularity and why Aron has dedicated his life to atheist activism.   

We also discuss in detail the issues there are with organized religions, how people are able to accept contradictions in their beliefs, and some hypocrisies of the church that Aron identified.   

Take your time and listen to this episode with an open mind and heart, because that’s what it’s all about here on The Lone Star Plate!   

“I wasn't conditioned to believe the book, that even when the book is wrong you believe it anyway. I never had that mindset.” - Aron Ra

Time Stamps:

00:00 - Introducing our guest Aron Ra.
10:48 - Aron’s favourite food places in Dallas and the hottest things we’ve ever eaten.
14:30 - The rise of atheism and why Islam is the fastest growing religion.
20:00 - QAnon, the rise of relativity and the delusion of religion.
26:39 - The number of atheists that convert to religious beliefs.
28:40 - The friends and family that have turned their back on Aron and the lack of rationality in religions.
34:13 - The similarities religion has with drug addiction and the negative aspects of religious adherence.
36:18 - Mega churches, fake healers and fraudulent religious leaders.
41:20 - The issue with the idea of hell or eternal damnation.
44:34 - What drives most people away from their faith.
49:53 - The QAnon follower who killed his children.
55:57 - The clear separation between America’s founding fathers and Chrisitanity.
59:48 - The Manson Family and UFOs.
1:03:28 - The importance of being able to change your beliefs. 
1:13:20 - Our belief in God and people’s experience of meeting different Gods.
1:19:20 - Getting kicked out of church for calling the preacher a liar.
1:28:15 - Prestigious atheist figures that Aron looks up to.
1:30:20 - Why Aron dedicated his life to atheism.
1:35:44 - The importance of valuing the truth.
1:43:08 - The problem with the idea of worship.  

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