Rabbi David Wolpe on "The Portal", Episode  

@eblman5218 It seems that religion has played a significant part in the evolution of human society, most likely due to the "community" effect which creates solidarity and common goals. This effect has seemed to be positive overall, in spite of the many negative impacts religious extremism has had upon society. While religion brings people together, it also divides them, often violently. It is a terrible contradiction with which I have struggled for a lifetime. I simply found myself unable to believe as I grew into adulthood. The foundational stories seemed so childish and improbable. The worst effect of religion, in my opinion, is that it trains people to believe in nonsense unsupported by evidence, and this credulity spills over into all aspects of life, leaving people easy victims of hucksters and charlatans, both secular and religious.

Yes, my humanity, that's it! I'm definitely not four badgers stacked on top of one another in a trench coat.

judge judaism! (does the fortneit dance)

I thought this as well. I checked the comment section expecting massive amounts of anti-semitic tropes.

Trolling is a force which selects against worthless conversations. If people take time to feed trolls, it's because the trolls are more interesting than the conversation.

I was so tempted to reply with something toxic! instead I'll say, yeah let's keep it that way.

Hes a rabbi!

EvaLasta he definite is nothing close to a rabbi

Yeah he is a rabbi

Philip J. Fry nope, nothing even close to a rabbi

@@Dextermoon1 You already said that. Why not give your reason this time.

Curious if you spoke to your wife about it?

There's an episode of Seinfeld about that one too!

you prolly dont give a damn but does anybody know of a tool to log back into an Instagram account?? I stupidly forgot the account password. I appreciate any assistance you can offer me

@Eric Jesse Instablaster ;)

@Kaden Kaiden Thanks so much for your reply. I got to the site thru google and im trying it out now. Takes a while so I will reply here later with my results.

Thanks for pointing me towards this!

That was my introduction to Asimov, thank you

We have dummies also

So did I.... and I may listen again on a long drive. Just an enjoyable talk!

Not likely

He has episode 6 on spotify

Valorie: check Eric's past videos.

Would be nice, but I wouldn't hold your breath.

A quality upload schedule is more important to me.

Nor stumbled upon Eric, if not for his brother's experience at the Evergreen State debacle.

I dont understand, do you see Religion AS God, or like, Im trying to wrap my head around Athiests definition of Religion, cause its a pretty loosely used word lol When you talk about "When religion does....", just exactly WHAT is doing the "does" in that statement? Because Religion can mean a LOT of different things, cuz ya know....there's a lot of different "Religions". And just for reference Religion to me is merely the resultant cultural, and personal expression that adopting a faith brings. But I assure you, most religious talks Ive had with Christians, we dont EVER say what "Religion" does, we talk about what God, or Christ, or Humankind, or even Angels and Demons DO. Like, im saying theres an actual ACTOR in many of my "religious" thoughts. So i just cant wrap my head around most Atheists usage of the word Religion.

@@Macheako, I will speak for myself as I know some will call those with belief as religious but as I would define non militant atheist like myself. I define religion is a belief structure with an institution. For example a small town with a church who reads the bible and identifies as a sect of Christian but does not report to a higher bureaucratic structure. Then I would not instantly label them as religious. I would just identify them as a group with like minded belief. I guess similar to native american shamanism structure often not. Although yes that can go down the slide of cultism but my point is more so I enjoy when someone who has influence in a large religious structure is bringing the topic back from money power and fear. Feel free to criticize or clarify. I am not 100% certain if I have properly described my stance or view.

Thank you!! I was wondering who rabbi Wolpe was quoting and you provided the answer. I salute you!!

Amazing conversation! Thanks!

Eric “the guy who lets negative comments affect him” Weinstein Wish he’d let go of that so that we can have more of his thoughts through word form

Bless you.

Thanks for the heads up, I wasn't aware of Castbox. Gonna try it out.

Its also on spotify

I do not know what Castbox is. But I know this; no one can cast Jocko into a box unless he wants to. Not even Chuck Norris!

Mr Marvellous Stopp watching porn.