6023 A Rational Critique of Atheism! Twitter/X Space
Freedomain with Stefan Molyneux
Stefan Molyneux
4.6 • 2.4K Ratings
🗓️ 17 July 2025
⏱️ 114 minutes
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Summary
In this episode, I explore the complexities of atheism and its relationship with morality and ethics, provoking a deep philosophical debate. I question the motivations behind ethical behavior in an atheistic context, contrasting it with religious frameworks that rely on divine moral codes. I express skepticism regarding modern atheism's ability to provide a solid ethical foundation, arguing that critiques of religious morality often overlook the necessity of alternative principles. Drawing on historical philosophical perspectives, I invite listeners to engage in self-reflection and critical examination of their beliefs. Through dynamic discussions with callers, I tackle themes of free will and the nature of choice, ultimately emphasizing the importance of ideal standards in ethical considerations. Join me as we navigate these profound questions that challenge our understanding of human existence.
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| 0:00.0 | I think we are cooking with gas, putting out the fire with gasoline. |
| 0:08.3 | How's everyone tonight? |
| 0:09.5 | Welcome, welcome, welcome. |
| 0:10.4 | Hello, hello, hello. |
| 0:11.2 | Stephen Wall and you from Free Domain at freedomain.com. |
| 0:13.4 | If, if, if, all is the big question of philosophy, how can you be so sure? |
| 0:18.4 | And if, and compared to what? |
| 0:20.4 | Like the old philosophy professor, |
| 0:23.0 | somebody said, how's your wife? |
| 0:24.1 | He said, compared to what? |
| 0:26.9 | It's a fine question. |
| 0:27.7 | It's a fair question. |
| 0:28.4 | It's a good question. |
| 0:30.3 | Another good question is, |
| 0:31.7 | will you, will you donate, |
| 0:34.9 | will you support philosophy |
| 0:36.2 | the best philosophy show in world history? |
| 0:41.9 | Lastly, because of lovely people like you who challenge and enlighten me with your great |
| 0:45.5 | questions, will you help? Philosophy at free demand.com slash donate. All right, |
| 0:51.6 | enough pitching woo. Let's pitch why, which is what's been going on. I guess I had a |
| 0:59.6 | a bang of beans and mash tweet, gone to five and a half million views, which is with regards to |
| 1:06.8 | the atheists. Why do you not lie? |
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