There are many ways to understand God. And your way is valid, because you have a unique place in the universe. Rabbi Block’s wisdom will help you find your place in this world and the next.
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Kenneth Block Podcasts
When people ask Rabbi Block a question they frequently preface the question by telling him not to answer with a question! And he can’t agree more. When People ask a question they are looking for an answer and not to be asked a question. “The Rabbi and I” podcasts are exactly that, answers to questions that Joe and Rabbi Block have been asked. The podcasts begin with Joe asking for Rabbi Block’s opinion, thoughts, views, etc. on questions that have caught his attention. He is looking for mora ...
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You can be Jewish in 30 seconds or less. Many of my colleagues Jewish and non-Jewish present their religions as an all or nothing insurmountable mountains of material. So, naturally, nearly everyone is going to shy away from it. It’s like sailing. If you learn some of the basics, you can sail a boat. You are not going to be in the America’s Cup or sail around the world, but you’ll love it anyway. I think a disservice has been done to Judaism, by always presenting all or nothing and telling p ...
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The In My Bag Podcast will cover NFL, NBA, major sports stories, and pop culture. Hosted by Alex Snorton and Kenneth Turner.
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Seth Andrews, a former Christian broadcaster and believer for 30 years, ultimately escaped the bonds of superstitious thinking to embrace the more satisfying explanations that science provides. A professional video producer and host of one of the most popular atheist communities on the internet, Seth Andrews brings a polished format, a relaxed environment and a rage-free challenge to the religious beliefs that defined his youth. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/po ...
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Learn to block and delete idiots from your life. Remove addiction to bad people, drugs, alcohol, government and more (WITHOUT MEETINGS!) Then use your new-found time and energy to MAKE A LIVING DOING WHAT YOU LOVE, like the author does. A USER'S MANUAL FOR THE HUMAN EXPERIENCE is a libertarian manifesto for getting healthy, getting brilliant, maximizing potential and changing the world. WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING ABOUT THIS BOOK: "Part intellectual memoir, part self-help book. Michael W. Dean's ...
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Zionism: The Messy Story of the Biblical State of Israel
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58:38End-of-the-World prophecies and global foreign policy often involve Zion. But what is it, and how do skeptics compassionately and correctly approach the persecution of and propaganda by today's Nation of Israel? Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support.…
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We have only ourselves to blame when the Terminator comes calling. It’s not too late for us to control AI and it will be soon! Watch the movie “I, Robot”
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Fake Nostalgia The Myth of the Judeo—Christian Tradition
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8:08Let’s put aside the history of how the Judeo-Christian developed and changed and realize that it is time for a change. “There is a time for everything under the heavens” and now is the time to recognize that there are as many ways to unite with God as there are blades of grass on the fairway. We are all God’s children and no one religion has a mono…
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The Hypocrites & the Hang-Ups (with Matt Dillahunty)
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1:25:19Matt joins Seth for a chat about video games, the Democrats, civil war, penis snakes, and more! VIDEO of this conversation Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support.By The Thinking Atheist
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Fake Nostalgia: The Myth of the Judeo-Christian Alliance
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8:08Let’s put aside the history of how the Judeo-Christian developed and changed and realize that it is time for a change. “There is a time for everything under the heavens” and now is the time to recognize that there are as many ways to unite with God as there are blades of grass on the fairway. We are all God’s children and no one religion has a mono…
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Enjoy a 35-minute reading of one of sci-fi author and scientist Isaac Asimov's greatest stories. PDF of "The Last Question" Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support.By The Thinking Atheist
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People need to be taught to hate otherwise we might hate the wrong people! Hate has become mainstream and is a guaranteed way to get votes, make money, or get viewers.
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It's a Brutal Time to Be Even Remotely Intelligent
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1:21:40The United States is experiencing an epidemic of anti-intellectualism. We discuss that and a whole lot more. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support.By The Thinking Atheist
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Hate speech is free speech! What do you think we should do about it? Listen to the hate spewed forth from talk show hosts and then notice who doesn’t object. The Orcs are massing and Saruman is rising!
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SNAP out of it! - Republican Jesus Wants You Hungry
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1:16:26Lots of interesting conversation about the recent U.S. elections, SNAP, and far too many who want cruelty in their Christianity. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support.By The Thinking Atheist
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George Orwell: Don't Say I Didn't Warn You
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45:41In "1984," Orwell described a thought-police totalitarian state. How prescient was he? Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support.By The Thinking Atheist
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The Republicans Should Use The Trump Plan To End The Shutdown
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7:06In his first term as president Trump said that he had “A Big Beautiful Health Plan”. Now it is time to bring it out and show the Democrats that there is something better than the “Affordable Care Act”. Reopen the government now. The Democrats are holding the country hostage.
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Wrapped in the Flag: The Perversion of Patriotism in MAGA America
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45:19These days, the American flag just "hits different." At the recent California Freethought Day in Sacramento, Seth Andrews spoke about how the stars and stripes have been weaponized against free citizens. SPEECH VIDEO Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support.…
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Jesus Wants You To Go To Heaven and So Does Everyone Else
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6:05Heaven is not owned by any one religion, it is God’s personal property. There are as many ways to get into heaven as there are blades of grass on the fairway! There are organized religions, individual paths, and group spirituality that can help us find our path to what happens next. Your journey to Heaven is waiting…
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We frequently spend so much time and effort trying to prove that the events in the Torah actually happened that we miss the truth! The Torah is a vehicle to teach Truth. It is not a factual diary of events. The Truth is taught through stories, parables, and metaphors.
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In our lives, there are "root people" and "surface people." What have you learned about your friends and family in the time of Trump? Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support.By The Thinking Atheist
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Artist and activist Glenda Jordan broke free from Christian purity culture. Today she works with Recovering From Religion. Enjoy this conversation about her puritan past and poly present. VIDEO of this interview Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support.…
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Yogi Berra said it best: “when you come to a fork in the road take it!” Peace in Gaza and the Middle East is upon us. It can really happen. Gaza peace and Israeli security
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At the recent California Freethought Day, Seth Andrews engaged a street preacher who had come to save the world. The audio is messy. Sorry for the background noise. VIDEO of the second exchange with a bicycle preacher. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support.…
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Colonialism is alive and well. After Israel and Hamas signed the agreement a meeting was held chaired by the United States and Egypt. Three of the most necessary, important, and significant groups were not included. The representatives of the people most affected were not present. Recognizing the right of the State of Israel to exist goes hand in h…
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It's our annual October tradition. A nice distraction, and some spooky fun. Enjoy! Watch the Brown Mansion Ghost Hunt Video Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support.By The Thinking Atheist
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The return of the hostages accomplished. Next comes nation building. Let’s not lose sight of the peace agreement; safety and security for everyone in the region. Hostages Home! Peace and safety. Next,
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A Completely Inoffensive Podcast That Won't Anger YouTube
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1:09:44Social media platforms are getting REALLY picky. How do we speak about issues without using words? Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support.By The Thinking Atheist
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Anti-Semitic lies & rumors go and prosper on Social media. TikTok provides fertile ground for people to make irresponsible and inaccurate statements about Jews. Anti-Muslim content enjoins free rein. T Gaza peace plan is. ..
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Miniskirts in the Sky (and other strange history)
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I will not be on TikTok live tonight at 8. The fast on Yom Kippur reminds us to have prayer and action. In Judaism faith, prayer, and ritual are there to guide us to proper action. Faith by itself, if it is not accompanied by good deeds and action is hollow and a mockery of God’s teachings.
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Israel, Palestine, Liberty, and the Left (with Jasmin Faulk)
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54:22Jasmin Faulk is an ex-Muslim human rights activist with an insider's perspective on Islam, the war on women, and the often awkward perspectives of the West. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support.By The Thinking Atheist
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A new influencer tells what misconceptions are in the media about Jews. We discover that ignorance and antisemitism are mixed. He has the initiative to a Rabbi to help sort out truth from lies. Antisemitism is rampant
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The Chief Rabbi of Western Fairfax Virginia, Rabbi Block, talks live about Israel, Gaza, & Palestine. As usual The Rabbi is bombarded with inane comments and questions. Genicide, Epstein, and free speech!
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May 5786 be a year of joy, good health, success, fulfillment, and blessings for all. May this new year bring with it the cessation of war, the return of the hostages held in Gaza and in Sudan and the coming of true peace.
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Science communicator Dave Farina is back to talk about the charlatans and idiots. Buckle up. VIDEO of this conversation Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support.By The Thinking Atheist
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Let's talk about the Jimmy Kimmel thing. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support.By The Thinking Atheist
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Judaism uses Midrash to understand and explain Jewish teachings. It consists of parables, allegories, and stories none of them are true in the sense that they actually happened. They are literary devices to help us understand the teachings. Midrash is not unique to Judaism all religions use “stories “ to teach. Jesus is one of the most famous indiv…
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Your First Car! (and whatever you want to talk about)
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1:26:49Today's topics are chosen by our callers, with each prefaced by the question: What was your first car? A little fun peppered into all of the serious issues of the day. Enjoy! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support.By The Thinking Atheist
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Maybe you Hate That We Don’t Hate Enough when it Comes to Charlie Kirk
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7:28Of course we disagree when it comes to religion and politics. We disagree about movies, videos, and food. To disagree is human but hate is a choice and so is murdering someone because they disagree with you. The survival of our democracy depends on freedom of speech. Using hate as a political tool and weapon will do what our enemies have been unabl…
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Well before a suspect was named and arrested, right-wingers (including President Trump) were blaming The Left and using Charlie Kirk's assassination to excuse a new Civil War against their political opponents. VIDEO of this presentation. Seth's recent SUBSTACK on the Charlie Kirk murder Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/p…
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It's a Scary Time to Be a Scientist (with Dr. Kenneth Miller)
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1:09:55Dr. Kenneth Miller is an American cell biologist, molecular biologist, and Professor Emeritus of Biology at Brown University. He has thoughts about the Trump administration's war on vaccines, public safety, and the scientific community. VIDEO of this discussion Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist-…
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The Philistines were First not Jews nor Muslims
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7:09Whose first? Whose second? Who cares? Israel is a country that has a right to exist and defend itself. People were displaced when Israel was founded and now need a permanent home. Let’s solve the problem The Philistines were first that is why it is called Palestine
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Politicians do it, advertisers do it, clergy do it, blame others and never state your solution. You will go to Hell if you are any religion but mine. Their product is no good but mine is better. When you don’t do anything blame the Jews!
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How Do We Explain This When the Aliens Land?
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45:44If extraterrestrials arrived tomorrow, how would we explain the insanity infecting our country (and world)? From the stage at the Nashville NANOCON event, Seth Andrews took that journey. SPEECH VIDEO Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support.…
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Action and prayer belong together like Peanut & Jelly, fish & chips, mac & cheese, Taylor & Kelce , Tom & Jerry, and Kermit & Miss Piggy. Action and prayer aren’t mutually exclusive. Most of us wear a pair of socks not a sock, a pair of shoes not a shoe, actions and prayers are a team doing one does not preclude the other. Prayer and action belong …
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Making your views known verbally is a good start, don’t stop there. Support your views with action. Badgering Rabbi Block will not create Palestine!
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April Ajoy is a Christian. She's also a humanist activist on the front lines against harmful fundamentalism and Christian nationalism. An atheist and a Christian are allies? Go figure. VIDEO INTERVIEW: Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support.…
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We are being tortured into thinking that we can balance our personal lives with our work. It can be done depending on your job. However the myth requires us to do what can’t be done. Isn’t that why it is a myth! Your job will determine the work/life balance
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When do we look at each other and say: “Dayenu, it is sufficient, I have enough to be satisfied and happy”. How many men, women, children have to die before I say Dayenu, enough is enough. How many material things do I need to have before I say Dayenu, it is enough for me! Enough death and destruction Everywhere, דינו Dayenu!…
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Laptops, Lords, and Lovers: Will AI Make or Break Us? (with Forrest and Erika)
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46:28Buckle up. Educators and activists Forrest Valkai and Erika (Gutsick Gibbon) showed up for a chat about AI, fossils, "the Monad," and more! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support.By The Thinking Atheist
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United, Judaism will survive and prosper, divided we will do to ourselves what anti semites couldn’t! We don’t need to agree to everything, each of us can have our own solutions to problems. Unless we stop demonizing others and share our views Judaism can not and will not survive. Reform Jews were not kidnapped and brainwashed.…
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Piers Morgan Wanted My Opinion on the Shroud of Turin
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30:09For some reason, Piers Morgan Uncensored asked me to debate the authenticity of the Shroud of Turin. I'm not remotely qualified, so of course, I said yes. THE FULL 45-MINUTE INTERVIEW Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support.By The Thinking Atheist
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Let’s shift our focus from world problems that we cannot solve to the things we see locally that we can solve. Israel is a country making decisions that I don’t agree with nor condone. Russia is a country that invaded a sovereign nation. Genicide is currently occurring in Sudan, specifically targeting the Masalit people in the Darfur region. Make y…
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Rural Folk VS. City Snobs: Does Geography Help Explain MAGA?
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1:20:56An interesting Cracked.com article prompted this week's discussion. Is much of Trump's appeal about rural Americans feeling ignored and insulted by the Elites? Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support.By The Thinking Atheist
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