4 Ways Quacks Manipulate Their Audiences Genetically Modified Skeptic 2018-08-31 | Is Jordan Peterson a quack? Is he a charlatan, an honest educator, or something in between? In talking about experimental psychology, he does well, but his teachings on Carl Jung and Jungian archetypes are suspect. Whether or not you espouse faulty ideologies or pseudoscience, sometimes the WAY you communicate can be the most deceptive. I'd love to hear Jordan Peterson talk about quacks manipulating audiences so I could get a feel for how purposeful his methods are. Reading 12 Rules for Life and watching his lectures inspired me to make this video but it applies to TONS of speakers other than Peterson.My new discord server: discord.gg/zkdMd5EVideo about JP an psilopsybin: youtu.be/KaDAuiLaT2QThis video contains 100% therapeutic grade skepticism.*------------------------------------------SUPPORT------------------------------------------Patreon: patreon.com/GeneticallyModifiedSkepticPayPal: paypal.me/GMSkeptic-------------------------------------------FOLLOW-------------------------------------------Twitter: twitter.com/gm_skepticFacebook: facebook.com/GMSkepticDiscord: discord.gg/zkdMd5ESource on Jungian psych in modern psychology: ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4217588/#!po=65.1786*This statement has not been evaluated by the FDA
How Religious Was America in 1776? Genetically Modified Skeptic 2024-10-16 | Were Americans more religious in 1776? Is America a Christian nation? Was America founded on Judeo-Christian values? Here’s what we know about religious affiliation in 1776 America.Go to https://ground.news/skeptic to get all sides of every story. Subscribe through my link to save 40% off unlimited access.The United States had a religious affiliation rate of about 17% in 1776, according to The Churching of America 1776-2005 by Roger Finke and Rodney Stark.Hang out with me in Austin, Texas on October 20th!eventbrite.com/e/rosemarys-baby-a-private-screening-and-lecture-tickets-1039248118097?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurlSUPPORTPatreon: patreon.com/GeneticallyModifiedSkepticPayPal: paypal.me/GMSkepticEquipment to help the channel: amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1AXW6872WR436?ref_=wl_shareNon-sectarian Biblical Studies Courses by Dr. Bart Ehrman (affiliate link):bartehrman.com/gmsFOLLOWTwitter: twitter.com/gm_skepticFacebook: facebook.com/GMSkepticResources for atheists in needFind a Secular Therapist: seculartherapy.orgRecovering from Religion helps connect those who are leaving or have left their religion with support, resources and community: recoveringfromreligion.org/#rfr-welcomeResources for Ex-Mu’s: exmuslims.org/our-resourcesChapters:00:00 Intro00:54 How religious was America? 17%*2:52 How slavery affects these statistics6:16 Why so low? Reason 107:19 Why so low? - Reason 214:34 Why did America become more religious?16:37 Why Christian Nationalists are wrong17:33 Live event announcementThis video contains 100% therapeutic grade skepticism.**This statement has not been evaluated by the FDA
The Hardest Questions for Atheists to Answer Genetically Modified Skeptic 2024-09-28 | Are these the most difficult questions for atheists to answer? They might be, honestly.Go to https://ground.news/skeptic to get all sides of every story. Subscribe through my link to save 40% off unlimited access.Atheists and Christian apologists alike get caught up in questions “atheists can’t answer.” Here I discuss questions I think are genuinely hard for atheists to answer, but maybe not for the reasons you think.The Exorcist showing is sold out, but we’re doing a similar event with Rosemary’s Baby on Oct. 20th in Austin, TX!eventbrite.com/e/rosemarys-baby-a-private-screening-and-lecture-tickets-1039248118097Would you believe in God if evidence wasn’t an issue?Do you want Christianity to be true?SUPPORTPatreon: patreon.com/GeneticallyModifiedSkepticPayPal: paypal.me/GMSkepticEquipment to help the channel: amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1AXW6872WR436?ref_=wl_shareNon-sectarian Biblical Studies Courses by Dr. Bart Ehrman (affiliate link):bartehrman.com/gmsFOLLOWTwitter: twitter.com/gm_skepticFacebook: facebook.com/GMSkepticResources for atheists in needFind a Secular Therapist: seculartherapy.orgRecovering from Religion helps connect those who are leaving or have left their religion with support, resources and community: recoveringfromreligion.org/#rfr-welcomeResources for Ex-Mu’s: exmuslims.org/our-resourcesChapters:00:00 IntroThis video contains 100% therapeutic grade skepticism.**This statement has not been evaluated by the FDA
Im Starting Something New Genetically Modified Skeptic 2024-09-20 | My new project is almost here.Sign up for Scaring the Hell Into America with Dr. Joseph Laycock:gmskeptic.myshopify.com
The Christian Horror Movie that Destroyed My Soul Genetically Modified Skeptic 2024-09-17 | The creators of God's Not Dead made a horror movie. It's bad.Nefarious is a 2023 film adapted from Steve Deace's novel A Nefarious Plot. It's a conservative Christian's dream, and anyone else's nightmare.Sign up for Scaring the Hell Into America (Dr. Laycock's course):gmskeptic.myshopify.comEditing by Eric Murphy of Skeptic Generation.Tip Eric for his work: paypal.me/ericdmurphyEric’s channel: youtube.com/skepticgenerationSUPPORTPatreon: patreon.com/GeneticallyModifiedSkepticPayPal: paypal.me/GMSkepticEquipment to help the channel: amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1AXW6872WR436?ref_=wl_shareNon-sectarian Biblical Studies Courses by Dr. Bart Ehrman (affiliate link):bartehrman.com/gmsFOLLOWTwitter: twitter.com/gm_skepticFacebook: facebook.com/GMSkepticResources for atheists in needFind a Secular Therapist: seculartherapy.orgRecovering from Religion helps connect those who are leaving or have left their religion with support, resources and community: recoveringfromreligion.org/#rfr-welcomeResources for Ex-Mu’s: exmuslims.org/our-resourcesChapters:00:00 Intro00:14 Why the God's Not Dead guys made a horror movie02:54 The movie set was haunted by demons!3:40 Setting up the "plot"06:36 Ouija boards make demons attack kids07:04 Demons HATE atheists! (the film falls apart)09:13 Demons are more rational than Christians??10:05 Psychiatrists are useless, apparently11:05 Demon preaches a Christian sermon (plot destroyed)14:17 Atheist liberals are dumb. I am very intelligent16:44 How I would fix this film's plot holes19:57 Demon shames atheist for having an abortion22:42 The film stops trying to make sense at all26:10 The greatest end scene they could manage, I guess28:54 Why this film came out so badly31:21 Was the movie attacked by demons?43:44 The religion of the God's Not Dead creators48:21 Christians want kids to watch horror movies now?52:42 Big announcement: Scaring the Hell Into AmericaThis video contains 100% therapeutic grade skepticism.**This statement has not been evaluated by the FDA
My Gay Conversion Teacher Is at It Again - Christopher Yuan Update Genetically Modified Skeptic 2024-08-29 | The teacher of my gay conversion class for Christian teens, Christopher Yuan, is back at it.Secure your privacy with Surfshark! Enter coupon code SKEPTIC for an extra 4 months free at surfshark.com/skepticEx-gay Christians of the past have gotten straight married to prove they’ve turned straight. Christopher Yuan is engaged to a woman. Does this make the same point by implication? How will this affect his message of “Holy Sexuality?” The Holy Sexuality Project is wrapped up in Yuan’s personal story and testimony. Does his relationship prove its points?My original video on this subject: I Took A Gay Conversion Class for Christian Teens. It Was Awful.youtu.be/-QnyYMEy3HA?si=i792ShRNy2yafE9nEditing (in part) by Eric Murphy of Skeptic Generation.Tip Eric for his work: paypal.me/ericdmurphyEric’s channel: youtube.com/skepticgenerationSUPPORTPatreon: patreon.com/GeneticallyModifiedSkepticPayPal: paypal.me/GMSkepticEquipment to help the channel: amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1AXW6872WR436?ref_=wl_shareNon-sectarian Biblical Studies Courses by Dr. Bart Ehrman (affiliate link):bartehrman.com/gmsFOLLOWTwitter: twitter.com/gm_skepticFacebook: facebook.com/GMSkepticResources for atheists in needFind a Secular Therapist: seculartherapy.orgRecovering from Religion helps connect those who are leaving or have left their religion with support, resources and community: recoveringfromreligion.org/#rfr-welcomeResources for Ex-Mu’s: exmuslims.org/our-resourcesChapters:00:00 IntroThis video contains 100% therapeutic grade skepticism.**This statement has not been evaluated by the FDA
Jordan Peterson’s Nonsense Views on Gay Conversion Therapy Genetically Modified Skeptic 2024-08-21 | Jordan Peterson contradicts himself on gay conversion therapy. Here’s why.Go to https://ground.news/skeptic to get all sides of every story. Subscribe through my link to save 40% off unlimited access.Jordan Peterson is a clinical psychologist who knows from his training that being LGBTQ is not a pathology or disease, and that conversion therapy doesn’t work. Still, he speaks against Bill C-4 which bans conversion therapy in Canada, claiming it mandates “affirmation therapy.” Just like when he spoke against Bill C-16, Peterson misunderstands the bill he is criticizing.This time, though, Ben Shapiro, Matt Walsh, the Daily Wire, and The Heritage Foundation likely have something to do with that.Thanks for Dr. Igi Moon for appearing in this video!SUPPORTPatreon: patreon.com/GeneticallyModifiedSkepticPayPal: paypal.me/GMSkepticEquipment to help the channel: amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1AXW6872WR436?ref_=wl_shareNon-sectarian Biblical Studies Courses by Dr. Bart Ehrman (affiliate link):bartehrman.com/gmsFOLLOWTwitter: twitter.com/gm_skepticFacebook: facebook.com/GMSkepticResources for atheists in needFind a Secular Therapist: seculartherapy.orgRecovering from Religion helps connect those who are leaving or have left their religion with support, resources and community: recoveringfromreligion.org/#rfr-welcomeResources for Ex-Mu’s: exmuslims.org/our-resourcesChapters:00:00 IntroThis video contains 100% therapeutic grade skepticism.**This statement has not been evaluated by the FDA
How Project 2025 Targets Atheists (and Non-Religious Americans) Genetically Modified Skeptic 2024-08-13 | Project 2025 targets non-religious americans. Here’s how.Get a 7-day free trial and 40% off Blinkist Annual Premium by clicking: bit.ly/GeneticallyModifiedSkepticJun24Nick Fish, President of American Atheists joins me to discuss the Heritage Foundation’s Project 2025 and how it overlaps with the GOP’s Agenda 47 for a Trump presidency.Project 2025 full PDF:static.project2025.org/2025_MandateForLeadership_FULL.pdfAgenda 47:rncplatform.donaldjtrump.comAmerican Atheists:Atheists.orgSUPPORTPatreon: patreon.com/GeneticallyModifiedSkepticPayPal: paypal.me/GMSkepticEquipment to help the channel: amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1AXW6872WR436?ref_=wl_shareNon-sectarian Biblical Studies Courses by Dr. Bart Ehrman (affiliate link):bartehrman.com/gmsFOLLOWTwitter: twitter.com/gm_skepticFacebook: facebook.com/GMSkepticResources for atheists in needFind a Secular Therapist: seculartherapy.orgRecovering from Religion helps connect those who are leaving or have left their religion with support, resources and community: recoveringfromreligion.org/#rfr-welcomeResources for Ex-Mu’s: exmuslims.org/our-resourcesChapters:00:00 IntroThis video contains 100% therapeutic grade skepticism.**This statement has not been evaluated by the FDA
Every Time The Boys Parodied Evangelical Christianity (ALL SEASONS) Genetically Modified Skeptic 2024-07-20 | The Boy spoofs Evangelicalism constantly. Here’s every time they did it.Take back your personal data with Incogni! Use code SKEPTIC at the link below and get 60% off an annual plan: incogni.com/skepticEvangelical Christianity, white Christian nationalism, and Qanon are all wrapped up together these days, and The Boys provides hilarious and frightening satire of this mess. Project 2025, Donald Trump, anti-LGBT policies, The Daily Wire, Matt Walsh, Marjorie Taylor Greene, Franklin Graham, President George Bush, and so many more are treated in the show.Editing by Eric Murphy of Skeptic Generation.Tip Eric for his work: paypal.me/ericdmurphyEric’s channel: youtube.com/skepticgenerationSUPPORTPatreon: patreon.com/GeneticallyModifiedSkepticPayPal: paypal.me/GMSkepticEquipment to help the channel: amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1AXW6872WR436?ref_=wl_shareNon-sectarian Biblical Studies Courses by Dr. Bart Ehrman (affiliate link):bartehrman.com/gmsFOLLOWTwitter: twitter.com/gm_skepticFacebook: facebook.com/GMSkepticResources for atheists in needFind a Secular Therapist: seculartherapy.orgRecovering from Religion helps connect those who are leaving or have left their religion with support, resources and community: recoveringfromreligion.org/#rfr-welcomeResources for Ex-Mu’s: exmuslims.org/our-resourcesChapters:00:00 IntroThis video contains 100% therapeutic grade skepticism.**This statement has not been evaluated by the FDA
I Took A Gay Conversion Class for Christian Teens. It Was Awful. Genetically Modified Skeptic 2024-07-03 | “The Holy Sexuality Project” wants kids to stop being gay. Can they pull it off?Go to https://ground.news/skeptic to get all sides of every story. Subscribe through my link to save 40% off unlimited access or try it for less than $1 this month.Dr. Christopher Yuan of Moody Bible Institute used to live as a gay man, but now no longer identifies as gay. He does not use the term ex-gay or ex-LGBT, but embraces what he calls Holy Sexuality. His curriculum for parents of LGBT kids explains why. Is this gay conversion therapy? How does gay conversion therapy work? Can you go from gay to straight? Can you stop being gay? Can Christians support LGBT people? Is being transgender anti-science? Here I answer all of those questions.My video on LGBT psychology and healthcare:youtu.be/22W7I3yV-NY?si=zCzxwaIPDlWSXJAmSUPPORTPatreon: patreon.com/GeneticallyModifiedSkepticPayPal: paypal.me/GMSkepticEquipment to help the channel: amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1AXW6872WR436?ref_=wl_shareNon-sectarian Biblical Studies Courses by Dr. Bart Ehrman (affiliate link):bartehrman.com/gmsFOLLOWTwitter: twitter.com/gm_skepticFacebook: facebook.com/GMSkepticResources for atheists in needFind a Secular Therapist: seculartherapy.orgRecovering from Religion helps connect those who are leaving or have left their religion with support, resources and community: recoveringfromreligion.org/#rfr-welcomeResources for Ex-Mu’s: exmuslims.org/our-resourcesChapters:0:00 My Fundamentalist background05:33 The gay conversion curriculum for kids10:48 Lesson 1: Yuan’s story of “leaving homosexuality”26:19 Lesson 2: Why identifying as LGBT is like being in a plane crash32:49 All non-Christian ideas about identity are lies39:59 Lesson 3: This poem proves you can’t be trans! (or LGBT)46:06 Christian nationalism makes an appearance49:38 Being gay is a disorder (of the spirit)53:00 Lesson 4: Sexual desires are as bad as cheating on your spouse56:06 Dr. Dan McClellan appearance 101:02:03 Gay romance is like incest, apparently01:04:44 If you can’t change, it’s ALWAYS your fault01:06:55 The Abuse Cycle of Sexual Sin01:10:00 Lesson 5: Homosexuality Vs. Holy Sexuality01:19:17 God can make you straight! 01:22:22 Lesson 6: Be single, make converts01:26:05 Lesson 7: Gay marriage is idol worship! (and so are human rights)01:35:17 Lesson 8: Why sexual sin is like r*ping god01:39:02 Yuan’s solution to sexual sin (which leads to abuse)01:47:42 Lesson 9: The McClellan Strikes Back02:01:46 Lesson 10: Sex exists, so being trans is nonsense02:24:52 ConclusionThis video contains 100% therapeutic grade skepticism.**This statement has not been evaluated by the FDA
Exorcism Expert Reacts to “SHOCKING” Exorcisms Genetically Modified Skeptic 2024-06-14 | Are these exorcisms real? Do demons really exist?Get a 7-day free trial and 40% off Blinkist Annual Premium by clicking bit.ly/GeneticallyModifiedSkepticJun24 or by scanning the QR code.Dr. Joseph Laycock joins me to discuss supposedly real cases of possession and exorcism, Self-styled experts like Dr. Richard Gallagher, Catholic exorcists, and deliverance ministers tell fantastic stories of the demonic, but is there more to it than storytelling?Get Joseph Laycock’s books here:amazon.com/stores/author/B002I728MQSUPPORTPatreon: patreon.com/GeneticallyModifiedSkepticPayPal: paypal.me/GMSkepticEquipment to help the channel: amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1AXW6872WR436?ref_=wl_shareNon-sectarian Biblical Studies Courses by Dr. Bart Ehrman (affiliate link):bartehrman.com/gmsFOLLOWTwitter: twitter.com/gm_skepticFacebook: facebook.com/GMSkepticResources for atheists in needFind a Secular Therapist: seculartherapy.orgRecovering from Religion helps connect those who are leaving or have left their religion with support, resources and community: recoveringfromreligion.org/#rfr-welcomeResources for Ex-Mu’s: exmuslims.org/our-resourcesChapters:00:00 IntroThis video contains 100% therapeutic grade skepticism.**This statement has not been evaluated by the FDA
Why Is God Evil? | Three Body Problem Genetically Modified Skeptic 2024-05-25 | When God hates humanity, things get brutal. This goes for sci-fi and theology.Full conversation with James McGrath here: patreon.com/GeneticallyModifiedSkeptic In Cixin Liu’s Three Body Problem and the rest of the Remembrance of Earth's Past Trilogy, the aliens called the San-Ti or Trisolarans are hostile to humanity. They pose as gods to subjugate humanity. This plot line has a kind of precedent in the Apocryphon of John, a text formerly called gnostic. They ask the question: What if God was evil or malicious?If you liked the Three Body Problem Netflix show, The Dark Forest, or Death’s End, or the work of New Testament Dr. James McGrath, you might appreciate this perspective.How Dune Gets the Cognitive Science of Religion Exactly Right:youtu.be/jhRHQDm2dBs?si=oy6HktY80h8kCl3sEdited by Eric Murphy. His channel:youtube.com/c/SkepticGenerationSUPPORTPatreon: patreon.com/GeneticallyModifiedSkepticPayPal: paypal.me/GMSkepticEquipment to help the channel: amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1AXW6872WR436?ref_=wl_shareNon-sectarian Biblical Studies Courses by Dr. Bart Ehrman (affiliate link):bartehrman.com/gmsFOLLOWTwitter: twitter.com/gm_skepticFacebook: facebook.com/GMSkepticResources for atheists in needFind a Secular Therapist: seculartherapy.orgRecovering from Religion helps connect those who are leaving or have left their religion with support, resources and community: recoveringfromreligion.org/#rfr-welcomeResources for Ex-Mu’s: exmuslims.org/our-resourcesChapters:00:00 IntroThis video contains 100% therapeutic grade skepticism.**This statement has not been evaluated by the FDA
Christianity’s Most Dangerous Idea (And Why It Won’t Die) Genetically Modified Skeptic 2024-05-13 | Go to https://ground.news/skeptic to get all sides of every story. Subscribe through my link to save 40% off unlimited access or try it for less than $1 this month.The author of Ephesians has done a lot of damage. Here I explain why.Dr. Joseph P. Laycock, scholar of new religious movements and specialist on satanism and satanic panic, joins me to discuss the dangerous idea of supreme evil in Christian tradition, pop culture, and politics. From Putin, to Rainbow Revival, to Isaiah Saldivar’s ministry, many use the idea of supernatural evil, demons, and devils, to achieve their individual goals. This can result in the spread of witch trials, religious wars, religious prejudice, or just plain old ignorance.Get Joseph Laycock’s books here:amazon.com/stores/author/B002I728MQSUPPORTPatreon: patreon.com/GeneticallyModifiedSkepticPayPal: paypal.me/GMSkepticEquipment to help the channel: amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1AXW6872WR436?ref_=wl_shareNon-sectarian Biblical Studies Courses by Dr. Bart Ehrman (affiliate link):bartehrman.com/gmsFOLLOWTwitter: twitter.com/gm_skepticFacebook: facebook.com/GMSkepticResources for atheists in needFind a Secular Therapist: seculartherapy.orgRecovering from Religion helps connect those who are leaving or have left their religion with support, resources and community: recoveringfromreligion.org/#rfr-welcomeResources for Ex-Mu’s: exmuslims.org/our-resourcesChapters:00:00 IntroThis video contains 100% therapeutic grade skepticism.**This statement has not been evaluated by the FDA
Atheists cant answer this question ...but I Can Genetically Modified Skeptic 2024-04-29 | She has a question for non-believers. I respond.Go to https://ground.news/skeptic to verify the source of your information + access all sides. Subscribe through my link for 40% off unlimited access this month.If Christianity is man made, why does everything about it go against man’s desires? Does Christianity go against man’s desires? If so, is that evidence for Christianity? I answer this question, discussing the history of Christianity, the cognitive science of religion, Buddhism, Jainism, Islam, and more.The whole “atheists can’t answer this question” and “atheists can’t explain this” thing is really getting old.Study cited:Richard Sosis study on communes and costly signalinghttp://cognitionandculture.net/wp-content/uploads/Sosis_2003_CommuneLongevity.pdf-------------------------------------------SUPPORT-------------------------------------------Patreon: patreon.com/GeneticallyModifiedSkepticPayPal: paypal.me/GMSkepticEquipment to help the channel: amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1AXW6872WR436?ref_=wl_shareNon-sectarian Biblical Studies Courses by Dr. Bart Ehrman (affiliate link):bartehrman.com/gms-------------------------------------------FOLLOW-------------------------------------------Twitter: twitter.com/gm_skepticFacebook: facebook.com/GMSkeptic-------------------------Resources for atheists in need-------------------------Find a Secular Therapist: seculartherapy.orgRecovering from Religion helps connect those who are leaving or have left their religion with support, resources and community: recoveringfromreligion.org/#rfr-welcomeResources for Ex-Mu’s: exmuslims.org/our-resourcesChapters:00:00 IntroThis video contains 100% therapeutic grade skepticism.**This statement has not been evaluated by the FDA
What Would It Take to Convert Me Back to Christianity? Genetically Modified Skeptic 2024-04-22 | I used to be a Christian, but now I’m an atheist. Here’s what it would take for me to go back.Religion and religious identity is more than just belief in supernatural agents. It also has to do with social belonging, personal identity, ritual behavior, and belief in or acceptance of various theological ideas. I discuss all of these dimensions of faith in order to answer the question, “What would make you go from atheist to Christianity?”Videos I mention here:Why I Love Jesus but WON’T Follow Himyoutu.be/gx5LFm68LQ8?si=1AebE1V7r7TIuawcCan You Be Religious AND a Skeptic? (Live with Dr. Justin Sledge)youtube.com/live/ZBZBnUkQ5Jc?si=xh30LuMohE-G1GePHow Dune Gets Religious Psychology Exactly Rightyoutu.be/jhRHQDm2dBs?si=Ajil4jgZY1SrIW3uChurch Services Are Designed to Influence You. Here’s Howyoutu.be/7btz0ocXDeg?si=sQ6UjZE2PA5CvGQGHow to Make Someone Believe in God (According to Science)youtu.be/YV53lOptdoc?si=55C9eLHes0uwzD5--------------------------------------------SUPPORT-------------------------------------------Patreon: patreon.com/GeneticallyModifiedSkepticPayPal: paypal.me/GMSkepticEquipment to help the channel: amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1AXW6872WR436?ref_=wl_shareNon-sectarian Biblical Studies Courses by Dr. Bart Ehrman (affiliate link):bartehrman.com/gms-------------------------------------------FOLLOW-------------------------------------------Twitter: twitter.com/gm_skepticFacebook: facebook.com/GMSkeptic-------------------------Resources for atheists in need-------------------------Find a Secular Therapist: seculartherapy.orgRecovering from Religion helps connect those who are leaving or have left their religion with support, resources and community: recoveringfromreligion.org/#rfr-welcomeResources for Ex-Mu’s: exmuslims.org/our-resourcesChapters:00:00 Intro00:51 4 Dimensions of Christian Identity02:02 Belonging05:29 Behavior10:06 Faith13:27 Belief in Christian MetaphysicsThis video contains 100% therapeutic grade skepticism.**This statement has not been evaluated by the FDA
How Dune Gets Religious Psychology Exactly Right Genetically Modified Skeptic 2024-04-09 | I’m 100% sure you haven’t heard this perspective on Dune.Religion as depicted in Dune lines up with actual scientific theories of religious psychology in specific ways: Fremen religion contains costly signaling, those living in hardship are more religious, religious ritual helps the Fremen survive, fundamentalists support military intervention, and Paul uses Credibility Enhancing Displays to encourage belief in the prophecy and his place in it.-------------------------------------------SUPPORT-------------------------------------------Patreon: patreon.com/GeneticallyModifiedSkepticPayPal: paypal.me/GMSkepticEquipment to help the channel: amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1AXW6872WR436?ref_=wl_shareNon-sectarian Biblical Studies Courses by Dr. Bart Ehrman (affiliate link):bartehrman.com/gms-------------------------------------------FOLLOW-------------------------------------------Twitter: twitter.com/gm_skepticFacebook: facebook.com/GMSkeptic-------------------------Resources for atheists in need-------------------------Find a Secular Therapist: seculartherapy.orgRecovering from Religion helps connect those who are leaving or have left their religion with support, resources and community: recoveringfromreligion.org/#rfr-welcomeResources for Ex-Mu’s: exmuslims.org/our-resourcesSources:Richard Sosis study on communeshttp://cognitionandculture.net/wp-content/uploads/Sosis_2003_CommuneLongevity.pdfSibley and Bulbulia study on religion and Christchurch earthquakencbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3515557Henrich et al. study on war and religiosity https://henrich.fas.harvard.edu/files/henrich/files/henrich_et_al-2019-nature_human_behaviour.pdfSosis and Handwerker on psalms recitation and anxietyhttps://anthropology.uconn.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/944/2018/06/2011-Sosis-Psalms-and-Coping-with-Uncertainty.pdfRothschild et al. on fundamentalismsciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0022103109001280Joseph Henrich and Andrew Henry interview on CREDs and feedback loopsyoutu.be/s_M2odFfxno?si=nrzxAAK_Xo8CWLKIHenrich et al. study on CREDspureadmin.qub.ac.uk/ws/portalfiles/portal/17250565/LanmanBuhrmesterCREDsFinal.pdfChapters:00:00 IntroThis video contains 100% therapeutic grade skepticism.**This statement has not been evaluated by the FDA
Why Being Trans Is NOT a Trend | Rapid Onset Gender Dysphoria DEBUNKED Genetically Modified Skeptic 2024-03-28 | Are Abigail Shrier, Sean McDowell, Frank Turek, and gender critical people right to say Rapid Onset Gender Dysphoria is real and that gender dysphoria is a social contagion? Why are there more transgender people today? I examine these ideas using current scientific research, and an informed perspective on the Lisa Littman study on rapid onset gender dysphoria.Full video on myths about LGBT psychology and healthcare: youtu.be/22W7I3yV-NY?si=UenmSnzQN7XvE-QySources:docs.google.com/document/d/12j1rRlmwLphpTbQfPMYJDLGr7DYJbSk5WtAO6bCIWio/edit?usp=sharing-------------------------------------------SUPPORT-------------------------------------------Patreon: patreon.com/GeneticallyModifiedSkepticPayPal: paypal.me/GMSkepticEquipment to help the channel: amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1AXW6872WR436?ref_=wl_shareNon-sectarian Biblical Studies Courses by Dr. Bart Ehrman (affiliate link):bartehrman.com/gms-------------------------------------------FOLLOW-------------------------------------------Twitter: twitter.com/gm_skepticFacebook: facebook.com/GMSkeptic-------------------------Resources for atheists in need-------------------------Find a Secular Therapist: seculartherapy.orgRecovering from Religion helps connect those who are leaving or have left their religion with support, resources and community: recoveringfromreligion.org/#rfr-welcomeResources for Ex-Mu’s: exmuslims.org/our-resourcesChapters:00:00 IntroThis video contains 100% therapeutic grade skepticism.**This statement has not been evaluated by the FDA
This TikTok “Prophet” Needs to Stop Genetically Modified Skeptic 2024-03-22 | Why do I do this to myself?TikTok prophet and charismatic Christian preacher Gabriel Storm makes some distressing content about LGBT issues, mental health, and demons. Here I engage in spiritual warfare to attack the kingdom of god!!!-------------------------------------------SUPPORT-------------------------------------------Patreon: patreon.com/GeneticallyModifiedSkepticPayPal: paypal.me/GMSkepticEquipment to help the channel: amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1AXW6872WR436?ref_=wl_shareNon-sectarian Biblical Studies Courses by Dr. Bart Ehrman (affiliate link):bartehrman.com/gms-------------------------------------------FOLLOW-------------------------------------------Twitter: twitter.com/gm_skepticFacebook: facebook.com/GMSkeptic-------------------------Resources for atheists in need-------------------------Find a Secular Therapist: seculartherapy.orgRecovering from Religion helps connect those who are leaving or have left their religion with support, resources and community: recoveringfromreligion.org/#rfr-welcomeResources for Ex-Mu’s: exmuslims.org/our-resourcesChapters:00:00 IntroThis video contains 100% therapeutic grade skepticism.**This statement has not been evaluated by the FDA
Calmly Destroying Christian Apologists with Science for an Hour Genetically Modified Skeptic 2024-03-13 | Frank Turek and Sean McDowell make ridiculous pseudoscientific claims about LGBTQ people. Here I debunk them with actual scientific research.Go to https://ground.news/skeptic to verify your information. Subscribe using my link for 30% off unlimited access or try it this month for less than $1.Claims I debunk:Abuse and trauma cause non-heterosexuality and gender non-conformity, not affirming queer people is the best way to help them, being gender nonconforming is a social media contagion, rapid onset gender dysphoria is real, gender dysphoria can and should only be treated with therapy or prayer, gender dysphoria is similar to and should be treated in the same way as anorexia, 80% of gender dysphoric youths grow out of it by age 18, medical intervention for gender dysphoria does not help mental health outcomes, and trans s rates skyrocket 10 years after transition.Sources cited:docs.google.com/document/d/1MvADW6ucwVwvpPwbYqGnG780I6cHE5p51tZ58PLs6J8/edit?usp=sharing-------------------------------------------SUPPORT-------------------------------------------Patreon: patreon.com/GeneticallyModifiedSkepticPayPal: paypal.me/GMSkepticEquipment to help the channel: amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1AXW6872WR436?ref_=wl_shareNon-sectarian Biblical Studies Courses by Dr. Bart Ehrman (affiliate link):bartehrman.com/gms-------------------------------------------FOLLOW-------------------------------------------Twitter: twitter.com/gm_skepticFacebook: facebook.com/GMSkeptic-------------------------Resources for atheists in need-------------------------Find a Secular Therapist: seculartherapy.orgRecovering from Religion helps connect those who are leaving or have left their religion with support, resources and community: recoveringfromreligion.org/#rfr-welcomeResources for Ex-Mu’s: exmuslims.org/our-resourcesChapters:00:00 IntroThis video contains 100% therapeutic grade skepticism.**This statement has not been evaluated by the FDA
“80% of Transgender Kids Detransition” DEBUNKED Genetically Modified Skeptic 2024-02-29 | Do 80% of transgender kids grow out of gender dysphoria? Do 80-90% of trans people desist?Here, we look at the Desistance Myth using an informed understanding of Gender Dysphoria and its diagnostic criteria in the DSM 5, the defunct diagnosis of Gender Identity Disorder from the DSM 4, and recent research from reputable medical institutions. And yes, we analyze the famous Thomas Steensma study (2013) and detransition rates overall.Sources cited:docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vQsDLUBu4xeKTR7B82an6auJr-8qA7bo7WVRRoBZGwFtCAfa1kq83do6oc162Z1x8mcokhtYaSjPF1y/pub-------------------------------------------SUPPORT-------------------------------------------Patreon: patreon.com/GeneticallyModifiedSkepticPayPal: paypal.me/GMSkepticEquipment to help the channel: amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1AXW6872WR436?ref_=wl_shareNon-sectarian Biblical Studies Courses by Dr. Bart Ehrman (affiliate link):bartehrman.com/gms-------------------------------------------FOLLOW-------------------------------------------Twitter: twitter.com/gm_skepticFacebook: facebook.com/GMSkeptic-------------------------Resources for atheists in need-------------------------Find a Secular Therapist: seculartherapy.orgRecovering from Religion helps connect those who are leaving or have left their religion with support, resources and community: recoveringfromreligion.org/#rfr-welcomeResources for Ex-Mu’s: exmuslims.org/our-resourcesChapters:00:00 IntroThis video contains 100% therapeutic grade skepticism.**This statement has not been evaluated by the FDA
Every Feature of Atheist Culture Explained Genetically Modified Skeptic 2024-02-11 | Atheists have their own culture in the English speaking world. Here I explain 29 of its features.Go to https://ground.news/skeptic to find high quality news sources and compare coverage. Subscribe using my link for 30% off unlimited access for just $5 this month.-------------------------------------------SUPPORT-------------------------------------------Patreon: patreon.com/GeneticallyModifiedSkepticPayPal: paypal.me/GMSkepticEquipment to help the channel: amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1AXW6872WR436?ref_=wl_shareNon-sectarian Biblical Studies Courses by Dr. Bart Ehrman (affiliate link):bartehrman.com/gms-------------------------------------------FOLLOW-------------------------------------------Twitter: twitter.com/gm_skepticFacebook: facebook.com/GMSkeptic-------------------------Resources for atheists in need-------------------------Find a Secular Therapist: seculartherapy.orgRecovering from Religion helps connect those who are leaving or have left their religion with support, resources and community: recoveringfromreligion.org/#rfr-welcomeResources for Ex-Mu’s: exmuslims.org/our-resourcesChapters:00:00 Intro01:50 About the list02:38 The Four Horsemen06:40 Educators07:58 Comedians09:54 Magicians11:07 Freedom From Religion Foundation11:32 American Atheists11:59 Committee for Skeptical Inquiry12:36 Antitheism12:58 Agnostic Atheism Quadrant Theory14:09 The Dawkins Scale15:26 Coming out stories16:07 Deconversion stories16:55 Debates18:07 The Atheist “A”18:39 The Atom19:02 The Flying Spaghetti Monster20:15 The Darwin Fish20:39 Satan21:36 Atheist YouTube22:17 r/Atheism22:41 Screen names23:47 Atheist Conferences24:31 Local groups with meetups26:29 Progressivism27:45 Separation of church and state28:17 Science education advocacy28:50 I just go one god further29:20 Skydaddy29:52 We’re all born atheists until someone lies to us30:32 Russel’s Teapot32:02 Life of Brian32:42 The Pale Blue Dot34:17 Douglas Adam’s Puddle Analogy35:13 Angry atheist36:27 Fedora tippers37:32 New Atheism38:45 Why atheists deny their culture existsThis video contains 100% therapeutic grade skepticism.**This statement has not been evaluated by the FDA
3 Christian Teachings That Made Me Leave the Church Genetically Modified Skeptic 2024-01-24 | My religious indoctrination backfired. It was meant to make me a lifelong Christian, but it lead me to question and leave the Evangelical church.Check out the sponsor:adameve.comUse code SKEPTIC for 50% Off 2 Items + Free Shipping in the US & Canada *some exclusions applySources on LGBT issues:nn4youth.org/lgbtq-homeless-youthnewportacademy.com/resources/mental-health/lgbt-suicide-rates-------------------------------------------SUPPORT-------------------------------------------Patreon: patreon.com/GeneticallyModifiedSkepticPayPal: paypal.me/GMSkepticEquipment to help the channel: amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1AXW6872WR436?ref_=wl_shareNon-sectarian Biblical Studies Courses by Dr. Bart Ehrman (affiliate link):bartehrman.com/gms-------------------------------------------FOLLOW-------------------------------------------Twitter: twitter.com/gm_skepticFacebook: facebook.com/GMSkeptic-------------------------Resources for atheists in need-------------------------Find a Secular Therapist: seculartherapy.orgRecovering from Religion helps connect those who are leaving or have left their religion with support, resources and community: recoveringfromreligion.org/#rfr-welcomeResources for Ex-Mu’s: exmuslims.org/our-resourcesChapters:00:00 Intro01:00 Discernment04:54 Putting others before yourself08:31 Be in the world, not of it12:28 Why is the generation who raised us morally inconsistent?14:28 Outro/Health updateThis video contains 100% therapeutic grade skepticism.**This statement has not been evaluated by the FDA
“Religion is a great play style” | TierZoo on religion and science Genetically Modified Skeptic 2024-01-11 | I collabed with TierZoo in 2020 and the results were interesting for us both. TierZoo joins me to talk about religion, science, aliens, free will and more.Our original collab:youtu.be/SzQHT26FXJI?si=ri4hd16D2ib0Ys7wGMS video on the science of why people believe in god:youtu.be/YV53lOptdoc?si=oWak-TVqPby5uOcU-------------------------------------------SUPPORT-------------------------------------------Patreon: patreon.com/GeneticallyModifiedSkepticPayPal: paypal.me/GMSkepticEquipment to help the channel: amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1AXW6872WR436?ref_=wl_shareNon-sectarian Biblical Studies Courses by Dr. Bart Ehrman (affiliate link):bartehrman.com/gms-------------------------------------------FOLLOW-------------------------------------------Twitter: twitter.com/gm_skepticFacebook: facebook.com/GMSkeptic-------------------------Resources for atheists in need-------------------------Find a Secular Therapist: seculartherapy.orgRecovering from Religion helps connect those who are leaving or have left their religion with support, resources and community: recoveringfromreligion.org/#rfr-welcomeResources for Ex-Mu’s: exmuslims.org/our-resourcesChapters:00:00 Intro00:48 How we met / Why collab with an atheist?10:43 TierZoo gets hate for working with me14:40 How Drew and Patch have changed their view of religion/atheism22:52 Can animals commune with the Devs?24:37 Would aliens have Christianity/religion?29:03 Why did Patch like my video about trauma motivating religious belief?38:10 Drew is not a gamer39:42 Patch’s science background48:10 Why grad school didn’t work for Patch and Drew58:00 Patch has questions for atheists01:12:42 A sneak peak of what’s coming up on TierZoo This video contains 100% therapeutic grade skepticism.**This statement has not been evaluated by the FDA
Gen Z is MORE Muslim than Boomers here? Genetically Modified Skeptic 2023-12-10 | Gen Z is more Muslim, Buddhist, and Hindu than Boomers in some countries. Generation Z is less Christian than previous generations, but not always less religious.Clip from my video: Surprising Statistics About Gen Z's Religious Views
Surprising Statistics About Gen Z’s Religious Views Genetically Modified Skeptic 2023-12-03 | Generation Z is the least religious generation in history… Right? Not exactly. Dr. Ryan Burge and ISPOS have put together statistics on different generations and their religious views and they’re a huge surprise. Boomers are more religious than Gen Z in America, but less religious in Europe. The future of religion worldwide seems to be no religion and Islam.Articles featured:https://religioninpublic.blog/2023/04/03/gen-z-and-religion-in-2022/ipsos.com/en-us/two-global-religious-divides-geographic-and-generational-------------------------------------------SUPPORT-------------------------------------------Patreon: patreon.com/GeneticallyModifiedSkepticPayPal: paypal.me/GMSkepticEquipment to help the channel: amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1AXW6872WR436?ref_=wl_shareNon-sectarian Biblical Studies Courses by Dr. Bart Ehrman (affiliate link):bartehrman.com/gms-------------------------------------------FOLLOW-------------------------------------------Twitter: twitter.com/gm_skepticFacebook: facebook.com/GMSkeptic-------------------------Resources for atheists in need-------------------------Find a Secular Therapist: seculartherapy.orgRecovering from Religion helps connect those who are leaving or have left their religion with support, resources and community: recoveringfromreligion.org/#rfr-welcomeResources for Ex-Mu’s: exmuslims.org/our-resourcesChapters:00:00 This video contains 100% therapeutic grade skepticism.**This statement has not been evaluated by the FDA
The 5th Horseman of Atheism is Christian Now (and I dont care) Genetically Modified Skeptic 2023-11-17 | Ayaan Hirsi Ali was a prominent atheist activist and spokesperson. Now she’s a Christian. Here’s why her conversion is interesting and why her supernatural beliefs are the least important part of this development.Ayaan’s original article: unherd.com/2023/11/why-i-am-now-a-christian-------------------------------------------SUPPORT-------------------------------------------Patreon: patreon.com/GeneticallyModifiedSkepticPayPal: paypal.me/GMSkepticEquipment to help the channel: amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1AXW6872WR436?ref_=wl_shareNon-sectarian Biblical Studies Courses by Dr. Bart Ehrman (affiliate link):bartehrman.com/gms-------------------------------------------FOLLOW-------------------------------------------Twitter: twitter.com/gm_skepticFacebook: facebook.com/GMSkeptic-------------------------Resources for atheists in need-------------------------Find a Secular Therapist: seculartherapy.orgRecovering from Religion helps connect those who are leaving or have left their religion with support, resources and community: recoveringfromreligion.org/#rfr-welcomeResources for Ex-Mu’s: exmuslims.org/our-resourcesChapters:00:00 Ayaan: The 5th Horseman of Atheism01:37 Her article03:20 Atheist responses to Ayaan’s conversion04:47 Evangelical Christian responses05:17 Why her conversion isn’t a big change05:55 The ACTUAL interesting part of her conversion07:11 Why I don’t care if Ayaan is religiousThis video contains 100% therapeutic grade skepticism.**This statement has not been evaluated by the FDA
Can You Be Religious AND a Skeptic? (Live with Dr. Justin Sledge) Genetically Modified Skeptic 2023-11-10 | Talking about the occult, skepticism, Gnosticism, and more with Dr. Justin Sledge of Esoterica
Cognitive Biases in the Bible (with Dr. Bart Ehrman) Genetically Modified Skeptic 2023-11-09 | The authors of the New Testament experienced cognitive bias like anyone else, and sometimes that shows in the text. Dr. Bart Ehrman joins me to discuss how attribution bias, fundamental attribution error, and confirmation bias influenced the writings of the apostle Paul, the Pastoral epistles, the New Testament canon, and biblical interpretation.Sign up for the Scribal Corruption of Scripture here: gmskeptic--ehrman.thrivecart.com/corruption-of-scripture My videos mentioned:“Do atheists exist?” This Christian’s insulting answeryoutu.be/JuMsC7dlBgs?si=VRQyvkJgAtUF1WXEThe Female Apostle that Christianity (Purposely) Forgot | Acts of Paul and Theclayoutu.be/SwohpJU1Tco?si=ByQPIkAke0WCpAu3-------------------------------------------SUPPORT-------------------------------------------Patreon: patreon.com/GeneticallyModifiedSkepticPayPal: paypal.me/GMSkepticEquipment to help the channel: amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1AXW6872WR436?ref_=wl_shareNon-sectarian Biblical Studies Courses by Dr. Bart Ehrman (affiliate link):bartehrman.com/gms-------------------------------------------FOLLOW-------------------------------------------Twitter: twitter.com/gm_skepticFacebook: facebook.com/GMSkeptic-------------------------Resources for atheists in need-------------------------Find a Secular Therapist: seculartherapy.orgRecovering from Religion helps connect those who are leaving or have left their religion with support, resources and community: recoveringfromreligion.org/#rfr-welcomeResources for Ex-Mu’s: exmuslims.org/our-resourcesChapters:Intro 00:00Attribution bias in Romans 01:25Outgroup bias in the Gospel of John 05:12How scribes corrupted scripture 08:48Confirmation bias in determining which books are real scripture 12:36Confirmation bias in interpretation 18:12A verse AGAINST bias in the Bible 21:58This video contains 100% therapeutic grade skepticism.**This statement has not been evaluated by the FDA
Ancient Christian Beliefs About Sex Were WILD Genetically Modified Skeptic 2023-10-28 | Ancient Christians had WILD beliefs about sexuality and gender. Here’s 5 of them.Go to https://ground.news/skeptic to know where your information is coming from. Subscribe through my link and get 30% off unlimited access.Was Adam androgynous? What did the apostle Paul say about sex? What does Christianity say about gender roles? Was sex allowed in early Christianity? Here I discuss all of these issues, citing the writings of Paul, the Gospel of Thomas, the Gospel of Philip, Polemon the Stoic, Acts of Thecla, and more.Thank you to Dr. Bart Ehrman, Dr. Jennifer Knust, and Dr. Jeffrey Siker for speaking with me on this.Videos referenced:What the Bible Really Says About Sex and Gender (According to Scholars)youtu.be/-SWBxq7joWY?si=mGxAu4XirGyEdcqFThe Wild World of Ancient Christian Propagandayoutu.be/_TN7cQaf2vk?si=BS_zVfgU5tDt9AxPThe Female Apostle that Christianity (Purposely) Forgot | Acts of Paul and Theclayoutu.be/SwohpJU1Tco?si=ByQPIkAke0WCpAu3-------------------------------------------SUPPORT-------------------------------------------Patreon: patreon.com/GeneticallyModifiedSkepticPayPal: paypal.me/GMSkepticEquipment to help the channel: amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1AXW6872WR436?ref_=wl_shareNon-sectarian Biblical Studies Courses by Dr. Bart Ehrman (affiliate link):bartehrman.com/gms-------------------------------------------FOLLOW-------------------------------------------Twitter: twitter.com/gm_skepticFacebook: facebook.com/GMSkeptic-------------------------Resources for atheists in need-------------------------Find a Secular Therapist: seculartherapy.orgRecovering from Religion helps connect those who are leaving or have left their religion with support, resources and community: recoveringfromreligion.org/#rfr-welcomeResources for Ex-Mu’s: exmuslims.org/our-resourcesChapters:The Celibate Priest/Intro 00:00Women are less perfect than men 02:26Christians should never have sex 09:14Androgyny: original and ideal state of humankind 13:19A radical way to keep chaste 19:07Bad theology leads to orgies 22:46This video contains 100% therapeutic grade skepticism.**This statement has not been evaluated by the FDA
Being A “Nice Atheist” Is Annoying Genetically Modified Skeptic 2023-10-14 | I’ve gotten some heat for things I’ve said about atheists expressing anger. Some think I’m too nice and others say I’m too harsh. So I thought I’d clarify my ideas on the subject.Videos referenced:Al Jazeera Did A Story About Me (Ex-Muslim and I Respond)youtu.be/Nb_y_frXXr8?si=YaBpPGeyhBCqd-WM“Do atheists exist?” This Christian’s insulting answeryoutu.be/JuMsC7dlBgs?si=BcLosi7mlxFmUtGXCreationist Kent Hovind Challenges Me, I Respondyoutu.be/GdyjN_zCO_M?si=GPcd95FaAICQQoXbWhy Christian Responses to Deconstruction Are So Predictableyoutu.be/Wa4UaieAWZA?si=09VSLiHLUar89vEV-------------------------------------------SUPPORT-------------------------------------------Patreon: patreon.com/GeneticallyModifiedSkepticPayPal: paypal.me/GMSkepticEquipment to help the channel: amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1AXW6872WR436?ref_=wl_shareNon-sectarian Biblical Studies Courses by Dr. Bart Ehrman (affiliate link):bartehrman.com/gms-------------------------------------------FOLLOW-------------------------------------------Twitter: twitter.com/gm_skepticFacebook: facebook.com/GMSkeptic-------------------------Resources for atheists in need-------------------------Find a Secular Therapist: seculartherapy.orgRecovering from Religion helps connect those who are leaving or have left their religion with support, resources and community: recoveringfromreligion.org/#rfr-welcomeResources for Ex-Mu’s: exmuslims.org/our-resourcesThis video contains 100% therapeutic grade skepticism.**This statement has not been evaluated by the FDA
Does JJ McCullough Believe In God? Genetically Modified Skeptic 2023-10-08 | JJ and I discuss religion, our videos, and more!
The Problem of Bigoted Christian PhDs Genetically Modified Skeptic 2023-10-06 | Christian apologetics is full of people posing as authoritative academics. These men are not actually educated, but they give an illusion of credibility to Christian groups who hate non-believers.#apologetics #atheist
The Realization That Shattered My Faith Genetically Modified Skeptic 2023-09-29 | Many religions have special features which make them spread. But they made me stop believing.Go to https://ground.news/skeptic to know where your information is coming from. Subscribe through my link before October 15 and get 30% off unlimited access. Discovering that religions evolve through a darwinian process made me question my faith. Religions are memeplexes shaped over long periods of time, and my Christianity was no different. Here’s a story from my deconstruction story which I haven’t discussed before. Regardless of whether you’re ex-Christian, atheist, or otherwise, understanding memetics is hugely valuable.I recommend Richard Dawkins’ The Selfish Gene and Susan Blackmore’s The Meme Machine to learn more about memes.-------------------------------------------SUPPORT-------------------------------------------Patreon: patreon.com/GeneticallyModifiedSkepticPayPal: paypal.me/GMSkepticEquipment to help the channel: amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1AXW6872WR436?ref_=wl_shareNon-sectarian Biblical Studies Courses by Dr. Bart Ehrman (affiliate link):bartehrman.com/gms-------------------------------------------FOLLOW-------------------------------------------Twitter: twitter.com/gm_skepticFacebook: facebook.com/GMSkeptic-------------------------Resources for atheists in need-------------------------Find a Secular Therapist: seculartherapy.orgRecovering from Religion helps connect those who are leaving or have left their religion with support, resources and community: recoveringfromreligion.org/#rfr-welcomeResources for Ex-Mu’s: exmuslims.org/our-resourcesThis video contains 100% therapeutic grade skepticism.**This statement has not been evaluated by the FDA
Al Jazeera Did A Story About Me (Ex-Muslim and I Respond) Genetically Modified Skeptic 2023-09-19 | Al Jazeera English aired a story about atheist YouTubers in America and the picture they painted was very positive. The piece featured me, Seth Andrews of The Thinking Atheist, and Chrissy Stroop of Religion Dispatches.An additional part of the story of atheist activism is the work of ex-Muslim content creators like Apostate Aladdin. Here he and I respond to the story from AJ.Apostate Aladdin’s channelyoutube.com/@ApostateAladdin?si=xMDcKYcyCJva3OMZAlJazeera’s video:God and Atheism on YouTube | The Listening Postyoutu.be/ypkIq5FjskM?si=uA7IbfhQTn7qzQAs-------------------------------------------SUPPORT-------------------------------------------Patreon: patreon.com/GeneticallyModifiedSkepticPayPal: paypal.me/GMSkepticEquipment to help the channel: amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1AXW6872WR436?ref_=wl_shareNon-sectarian Biblical Studies Courses by Dr. Bart Ehrman (affiliate link):bartehrman.com/gms-------------------------------------------FOLLOW-------------------------------------------Twitter: twitter.com/gm_skepticFacebook: facebook.com/GMSkeptic-------------------------Resources for atheists in need-------------------------Find a Secular Therapist: seculartherapy.orgRecovering from Religion helps connect those who are leaving or have left their religion with support, resources and community: recoveringfromreligion.org/#rfr-welcomeResources for Ex-Mu’s: exmuslims.org/our-resourcesThis video contains 100% therapeutic grade skepticism.**This statement has not been evaluated by the FDA
How Christianity Could End (In America) Genetically Modified Skeptic 2023-09-12 | Christianity is declining in the United States. Could it meet its end in the next century?*** The first 100 people to use code SKEPTIC at the link below will get 60% off of Incogni: incogni.com/skeptic ***Americans are becoming less religious, and reliable sources like Pew Research predict that Christianity will be a minority in America by 2070. But is Christianity dying? Will Christianity disappear? Here I engage in some speculative futurism and describe 3 ways Christianity could end in the USA: Secularism overtakes Christianity, Other religions (primarily Islam and Hinduism) overtake Christianity, and Christianity transforms into a different religion.-------------------------------------------SUPPORT-------------------------------------------Patreon: patreon.com/GeneticallyModifiedSkepticPayPal: paypal.me/GMSkepticEquipment to help the channel: amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1AXW6872WR436?ref_=wl_shareNon-sectarian Biblical Studies Courses by Dr. Bart Ehrman (affiliate link):bartehrman.com/gms-------------------------------------------FOLLOW-------------------------------------------Twitter: twitter.com/gm_skepticFacebook: facebook.com/GMSkeptic-------------------------Resources for atheists in need-------------------------Find a Secular Therapist: seculartherapy.orgRecovering from Religion helps connect those who are leaving or have left their religion with support, resources and community: recoveringfromreligion.org/#rfr-welcomeResources for Ex-Mu’s: exmuslims.org/our-resourcesSOURCES:Graphs of Christianity’s decline in America (and why it WON’T stop)youtu.be/bDf2U6iloW0?si=3drvLPbOktyhCRgpPew Research: Modeling the Future of Religion in Americapewresearch.org/religion/2022/09/13/modeling-the-future-of-religion-in-americaIs Religion Dying? Beyond Doubt: The Secularization of Society (Book review)youtu.be/RF2_FyCuBks?si=3bEwdOjnClITIBQzMr Beat’s Great Replacement videoyoutube.com/watch?v=pyUQP-R48ygPhilip Gorski “Civil religion”youtu.be/j6DO9AHYg28?si=nCkqZMRpl7lQs1RqPhilip Gorski “What’s replacing traditional religion?”youtu.be/rW89mJ8shMI?si=NlFr0nFPfNfJiXuCReligion for Breakfast’s American Civil Religion seriesyoutube.com/playlist?list=PLHsXddZFR9ANJNOtufGyy2skH18ngAKze&si=OG4cp43xylwgHwkBHuman Development Index Report 2021-22hdr.undp.org/system/files/documents/global-report-document/hdr2021-22pdf_1.pdfThis video contains 100% therapeutic grade skepticism.**This statement has not been evaluated by the FDA
What the Bible Really Says About Sex and Gender (According to Scholars) Genetically Modified Skeptic 2023-08-31 | Bible scholars say the Bible says this about sex and gender.Sign up for the New Insights into the New Testament Conference:gmskeptic--ehrman.thrivecart.com/nint2023Dr. Bart Ehrman, Jeffery Siker, Dan McClellan, and Jennifer Wright Knust come together to answer the question: What does the Bible say about sex and gender? We also discuss what scripture says about marriage, family, divorce, homosexuality, desire, and more. From Leviticus to Romans to Genesis to 1 Timothy, the Bible has a lot to say about these topics. Here, experts take on the challenge of unpacking it all.-------------------------------------------SUPPORT-------------------------------------------Patreon: patreon.com/GeneticallyModifiedSkepticPayPal: paypal.me/GMSkepticEquipment to help the channel: amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1AXW6872WR436?ref_=wl_shareNon-sectarian Biblical Studies Courses by Dr. Bart Ehrman (affiliate link):bartehrman.com/gms-------------------------------------------FOLLOW-------------------------------------------Twitter: twitter.com/gm_skepticFacebook: facebook.com/GMSkeptic-------------------------Resources for atheists in need-------------------------Find a Secular Therapist: seculartherapy.orgRecovering from Religion helps connect those who are leaving or have left their religion with support, resources and community: recoveringfromreligion.org/#rfr-welcomeResources for Ex-Mu’s: exmuslims.org/our-resourcesThis video contains 100% therapeutic grade skepticism.**This statement has not been evaluated by the FDA
Can You See God and Still Be an Atheist? Genetically Modified Skeptic 2023-08-25 | People who have had spiritual or religious experiences can still become atheists, because those experiences can be interpreted naturalistically. Stop making assumptions about atheists. Listen instead.
How many Americans think atheists are immoral? Genetically Modified Skeptic 2023-08-21 | One religious group overwhelmingly thinks atheists can't be moral: Evangelical Christians. Most Americans disagree.Excerpt taken from my video: How Much Do Americans Dislike Atheists? (feat. Ryan Burge) youtu.be/xy4TJKMyreE
Creationist Makes Terrible Arguments on JRE (A Response) Genetically Modified Skeptic 2023-08-10 | Dr. Stephen Meyer argues for intelligent design, skeptics respond.Go to https://ground.news/skeptic to get the full side of every story. Subscribe through my link before September 1 and get 30% off unlimited access.Dr. Stephen Meyer of the Discovery Institute appeared on the Joe Rogan Experience podcast (episode #2008). He advocated for intelligent design and the historicity of the resurrection of Jesus, and in the process, made dubious claims about evolutionary biology and religious psychology. Jon Perry of Stated Clearly joins me to respond to Meyer’s claims.Listen to my conversation with Jon about this JRE episode: youtu.be/y39fTTh4zrIJon Perry’s YouTube Channels:Stated Clearly: youtube.com/@StatedClearlyStated Casually: youtube.com/@statedcasually-------------------------------------------SUPPORT-------------------------------------------Patreon: patreon.com/GeneticallyModifiedSkepticPayPal: paypal.me/GMSkepticEquipment to help the channel: amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1AXW6872WR436?ref_=wl_shareNon-sectarian Biblical Studies Courses by Dr. Bart Ehrman (affiliate link):bartehrman.com/gms-------------------------------------------FOLLOW-------------------------------------------Twitter: twitter.com/gm_skepticFacebook: facebook.com/GMSkeptic-------------------------Resources for atheists in need-------------------------Find a Secular Therapist: seculartherapy.orgRecovering from Religion helps connect those who are leaving or have left their religion with support, resources and community: recoveringfromreligion.org/#rfr-welcomeResources for Ex-Mu’s: exmuslims.org/our-resourcesSOURCES:Stated Clearly animations about Genetic InformationPart 1: youtu.be/DlhpvcgK_28Part 2: youtu.be/G4VINRUe_o4Talk by Gerd Müller downloads.royalsociety.org//events/2016/11/evolutionary-biology/muller.mp32016 Meeting Website (with links to all talks) royalsociety.org/science-events-and-lectures/2016/11/evolutionary-biologyStudy on deconversion from Christianity https://dspace2.creighton.edu/xmlui/bitstream/handle/10504/64291/2011-21.pdf?sequence=1&isAllowed=y“Non-believers just want to sin” deconstructed:youtu.be/JuMsC7dlBgsDr. Elizabeth Loftus on memoryyoutu.be/4Ey7MBiDVH8Why Christian martyrs were executed by Rome youtu.be/sIjpx1ymRQ4My video on the psychology of god belief youtu.be/YV53lOptdocThis video contains 100% therapeutic grade skepticism.**This statement has not been evaluated by the FDA
How Conservative Christianity “Groomed” Us Genetically Modified Skeptic 2023-07-26 | People seem more concerned about “grooming” than ever, but only in relation to LGBT groups. The reality is, the Christian church engages in more systematic manipulation of children than any other institution in the western world. Conservative Christianity intentionally shapes children’s views of sex, gender, and authority, using unethical means to do so. Here we explain how this is done.American Medical Association says conversion therapy doesn't work: ama-assn.org/system/files/conversion-therapy-issue-brief.pdfFounders of Exodus International apologize, disavow conversion therapyyoutu.be/aDiYeJ_bsQo-------------------------------------------SUPPORT-------------------------------------------Patreon: patreon.com/GeneticallyModifiedSkepticPayPal: paypal.me/GMSkepticEquipment to help the channel: amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1AXW6872WR436?ref_=wl_shareNon-sectarian Biblical Studies Courses by Dr. Bart Ehrman (affiliate link):bartehrman.com/gms-------------------------------------------FOLLOW-------------------------------------------Twitter: twitter.com/gm_skepticFacebook: facebook.com/GMSkeptic-------------------------Resources for atheists in need-------------------------Find a Secular Therapist: seculartherapy.orgRecovering from Religion helps connect those who are leaving or have left their religion with support, resources and community: recoveringfromreligion.org/#rfr-welcomeResources for Ex-Mu’s: exmuslims.org/join-usThis video contains 100% therapeutic grade skepticism.**This statement has not been evaluated by the FDA
How Much Do Americans Dislike Atheists? (feat. Dr. Ryan Burge) Genetically Modified Skeptic 2023-07-14 | Social scientist Dr. Ryan Burge recently claimed that atheists are the most socially ostracized religious group in the United States in an article titled “Just How Much Do Americans Dislike Atheists?” Here we examine the data he used to come to that conclusion. Bias against atheists in the US is real, but it looks substantially different than other forms of prejudice which are more commonly discussed in our culture.Dr. Ryan Burge’s article:graphsaboutreligion.com/p/just-how-much-do-americans-dislikeMore information on atheophobia in the US: youtu.be/EuFtS1Mxumc-------------------------------------------SUPPORT-------------------------------------------Patreon: patreon.com/GeneticallyModifiedSkepticPayPal: paypal.me/GMSkepticEquipment to help the channel: amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1AXW6872WR436?ref_=wl_shareNon-sectarian Biblical Studies Courses by Dr. Bart Ehrman (affiliate link):bartehrman.com/gms-------------------------------------------FOLLOW-------------------------------------------Twitter: twitter.com/gm_skepticFacebook: facebook.com/GMSkeptic-------------------------Resources for atheists in need-------------------------Find a Secular Therapist: seculartherapy.orgRecovering from Religion helps connect those who are leaving or have left their religion with support, resources and community: recoveringfromreligion.org/#rfr-welcomeResources for Ex-Mu’s: exmuslims.org/join-usThis video contains 100% therapeutic grade skepticism.**This statement has not been evaluated by the FDA
Some Atheists... Believe in God? Genetically Modified Skeptic 2023-07-05 | Apparently some people who believe in god identify as atheists. Graph by Dr. Ryan Burge from National Social Survey data
US States With the Most Atheists Genetically Modified Skeptic 2023-07-03 | Which state in the USA has the most atheists and agnostics? It turns out its Oregon, Vermont, and New Hampshire. Graph by Dr. Ryan Burge with data from the National Social Survey#shorts
Satanism Expert Explains Modern Satanism in 6 Terms Genetically Modified Skeptic 2023-06-28 | Dr. Joseph Laycock joins me to discuss 6 terms he used in his book about The Satanic Temple: Speak of the Devil. As the book says, TST is changing the way we think and talk about Satanism, and these terms help us understand how that is happening.Terms discussed:Non-supernaturalist religionReligious pluralismTherapeutic blasphemyCounter mythCulture jammingAppropriating the discourse of evilDr. Laycock’s work:sites.google.com/site/joelaycock-------------------------------------------SUPPORT-------------------------------------------Patreon: patreon.com/GeneticallyModifiedSkepticPayPal: paypal.me/GMSkepticEquipment to help the channel: amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1AXW6872WR436?ref_=wl_shareNon-sectarian Biblical Studies Courses by Dr. Bart Ehrman (affiliate link):bartehrman.com/gms-------------------------------------------FOLLOW-------------------------------------------Twitter: twitter.com/gm_skepticFacebook: facebook.com/GMSkeptic-------------------------Resources for atheists in need-------------------------Find a Secular Therapist: seculartherapy.orgRecovering from Religion helps connect those who are leaving or have left their religion with support, resources and community: recoveringfromreligion.org/#rfr-welcomeResources for Ex-Mu’s: exmuslims.org/join-usThis video contains 100% therapeutic grade skepticism.**This statement has not been evaluated by the FDA
The Man Who Found 30,000 Differences in the Bible (with Dr. Bart Ehrman) Genetically Modified Skeptic 2023-06-16 | The Man Who Found 30,000 Differences in the Bible (with Dr. Bart Ehrman)An Oxford Bible scholar named John Mill found over 30,000 variants in the extant Biblical manuscripts in 1707. His published work on this started a controversy that has lasted to this day. Christian apologists and non-sectarian scholars alike can thank Mill for the energy that his work added to their fields. Here New Testament scholar Dr. Bart Ehrman joins me to discuss this incredible story.Check out Dr. Ehrman’s latest course here: bartehrman.com/gms-------------------------------------------SUPPORT-------------------------------------------Patreon: patreon.com/GeneticallyModifiedSkepticPayPal: paypal.me/GMSkepticEquipment to help the channel: amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1AXW6872WR436?ref_=wl_shareDr. Bart Ehrman courses (affiliate link):bartehrman.com/gms-------------------------------------------FOLLOW-------------------------------------------Twitter: twitter.com/gm_skepticFacebook: facebook.com/GMSkeptic-------------------------Resources for atheists in need-------------------------Find a Secular Therapist: seculartherapy.orgRecovering from Religion helps connect those who are leaving or have left their religion with support, resources and community: recoveringfromreligion.org/#rfr-welcomeResources for Ex-Mu’s: exmuslims.org/join-usThis video contains 100% therapeutic grade skepticism.**This statement has not been evaluated by the FDA
Satanism expert reacts to Target is Satanic viral video Genetically Modified Skeptic 2023-06-13 | Dr. Joseph Laycock reacts to a viral video of a Christian nationalist harassing a target employee with claims of “Satanic propaganda.”#shorts
Parents Do Exorcism On Gay Sons Bedroom Genetically Modified Skeptic 2023-06-12 | #shorts Dr. Joseph Laycock explains why he thinks exorcism of LGBTQ people is becoming more popular than it was even in the Satanic Panic of the 1970s, 80s, and 90s.
Groomer Rhetoric Is Projection, Not Concern Genetically Modified Skeptic 2023-06-11 | #shorts Dr. Joseph Laycock explains how the anti-LGBTQ "groomer" panic is "Projected Inversion." Full video here: youtu.be/SOgjikDdW90
Satanism Expert Reacts to Anti-LGBT “Satanic” Panic Genetically Modified Skeptic 2023-06-09 | Dr. Joseph Laycock is a scholar of New Religious Movements and an expert on Satanism and the Satanic Panic of the 1970s, 80s, and 90s. Here he discusses the similarities between the Satanic Panic and the anti-LGBTQ moral panic we’re experiencing today. We discuss claims about Satanism from Fox News, MomsForLiberty, Target Pride artist Abprallen UK, and even Anthony Padilla. Check out Dr. Laycock’s work here: sites.google.com/site/joelaycock-------------------------------------------SUPPORT-------------------------------------------Patreon: patreon.com/GeneticallyModifiedSkepticPayPal: paypal.me/GMSkepticEquipment to help the channel: amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1AXW6872WR436?ref_=wl_shareDr Bart Ehrman courses (affiliate links):“Other Virgin Births”:ehrman.thrivecart.com/other-virgin-births/?affiliate=gmskeptic“The Unknown Gospels”ehrman.thrivecart.com/unknown-gospels/?affiliate=gmskeptic“Did the Resurrection of Jesus Really Happen?”bartehrman.com/did-the-resurrection-of-jesus-really-happen-bart-ehrman-mike-licona-debate/?affiliate=gmskeptic“Did the Christmas Story Really Happen?”bartehrman.com/did-the-christmas-story-really-happen-webinar/?affiliate=gmskeptic-------------------------------------------FOLLOW-------------------------------------------Twitter: twitter.com/gm_skepticFacebook: facebook.com/GMSkeptic-------------------------Resources for atheists in need-------------------------Find a Secular Therapist: seculartherapy.orgRecovering from Religion helps connect those who are leaving or have left their religion with support, resources and community: recoveringfromreligion.org/#rfr-welcomeResources for Ex-Mu’s: exmuslims.org/join-usSources:ACLU is tracking 491 bills they’ve identified as anti-LGBTQ. Bills restrict healthcare, IDs, access to bathrooms, participation in sports, discussing gender in grade school, college classes discussing gender and intersectionalityaclu.org/legislative-attacks-on-lgbtq-rights?impact=Gender Identity Disparities in Criminal Victimization: National Crime Victimization Survey, 2017–2018” appears in the American Journal of Public Healthhttps://williamsinstitute.law.ucla.edu/press/ncvs-trans-press-release/This video contains 100% therapeutic grade skepticism.*
Matt Walsh and the Case for Destroying Someone’s Faith Genetically Modified Skeptic 2023-05-26 | Matt Walsh is an excellent example of faith extending itself far beyond where it belongs. Does fighting religious bigotry like his (and the rest of the DailyWire) justify situational anti-theism? As a pluralist and atheist, I say yes.-------------------------------------------SUPPORT-------------------------------------------Patreon: patreon.com/GeneticallyModifiedSkepticPayPal: paypal.me/GMSkepticEquipment to help the channel: amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1AXW6872WR436?ref_=wl_shareDr Bart Ehrman courses (affiliate links):“Other Virgin Births”:ehrman.thrivecart.com/other-virgin-births/?affiliate=gmskeptic“The Unknown Gospels”ehrman.thrivecart.com/unknown-gospels/?affiliate=gmskeptic“Did the Resurrection of Jesus Really Happen?”bartehrman.com/did-the-resurrection-of-jesus-really-happen-bart-ehrman-mike-licona-debate/?affiliate=gmskeptic“Did the Christmas Story Really Happen?”bartehrman.com/did-the-christmas-story-really-happen-webinar/?affiliate=gmskeptic-------------------------------------------FOLLOW-------------------------------------------Twitter: twitter.com/gm_skepticFacebook: facebook.com/GMSkeptic-------------------------Resources for atheists in need-------------------------Find a Secular Therapist: seculartherapy.orgRecovering from Religion helps connect those who are leaving or have left their religion with support, resources and community: recoveringfromreligion.org/#rfr-welcomeResources for Ex-Mu’s: exmuslims.org/join-usSource on trans minors:reuters.com/investigates/special-report/usa-transyouth-dataThis video contains 100% therapeutic grade skepticism.**This statement has not been evaluated by the FDA
